Keith vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Keith Rank #758

Alec Rank #880

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Keith or Alec more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Keith and Alec mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Keith and Alec boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.