Keith vs Alistair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

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Keith Rank #758

Alistair Rank #910

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Keith or Alistair more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Keith and Alistair mean?

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

Are Keith and Alistair boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Alistair is primarily a boy name.