Keith vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Keith Rank #758

Nelson Rank #778

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Keith or Nelson more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Keith and Nelson mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Keith and Nelson boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.