Keith vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Keith Rank #758

Shepard Rank #942

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Keith or Shepard more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Keith and Shepard mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Keith and Shepard boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.