Keith vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Keith Rank #758

Maximilian Rank #587

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Maximilian more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Maximilian mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Keith and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.