Jefferson vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Jefferson Rank #711

Keith Rank #758

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Jefferson or Keith more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Keith mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Jefferson and Keith boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.