Keith vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Keith Rank #758

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Scott mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Keith and Scott boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.