Keith vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Keith Rank #758

Ben Rank #802

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Keith or Ben more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Keith and Ben mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Keith and Ben boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.