Keith vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Keith Rank #758

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Shawn mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Keith and Shawn boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.