Keith vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Keith Rank #758

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Sam mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Keith and Sam boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.