Hugh vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Hugh Rank #765

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Keith mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Hugh and Keith boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.