Keith vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Keith Rank #758

Maurice Rank #932

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Keith or Maurice more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Keith and Maurice mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Keith and Maurice boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.