Keith vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Keith Rank #758

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Jefferson mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Keith and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.