Keith vs Alfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Keith Rank #758

Alfred Rank #839

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Keith or Alfred more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Keith and Alfred mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Keith and Alfred boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Alfred is primarily a boy name.