Keith vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Keith Rank #758

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Forest mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Keith and Forest boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.