Keith vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Keith Rank #758

Ray Rank #777

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Keith or Ray more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Keith and Ray mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Keith and Ray boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.