Keith vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Keith Rank #758

Hugh Rank #765

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Keith or Hugh more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Keith and Hugh mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Keith and Hugh boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.