Keith vs Legacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"inheritance, bequest"

Origin: Latin

American African-American English

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Keith Rank #758

Legacy Rank #956

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #956 for Legacy.

Is Keith or Legacy more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Legacy at #956 in the United States.

What do Keith and Legacy mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Legacy means "inheritance, bequest" (Latin origin).

Are Keith and Legacy boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Legacy is primarily a boy name.