Keith vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Keith Rank #758

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Major mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Keith and Major boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.