Keith vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Keith Rank #758

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Mac mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Keith and Mac boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.