Keith vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Keith Rank #758

Gates Rank #3,229

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Keith or Gates more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Keith and Gates mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Keith and Gates boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.