Keith vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Keith Rank #758

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Houston mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Keith and Houston boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.