Keith vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Keith Rank #758

Alvin Rank #792

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Keith or Alvin more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Keith and Alvin mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin).

Are Keith and Alvin boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.