Keith vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Keith Rank #758

Van Rank #909

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #909 for Van.

Is Keith or Van more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Keith and Van mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Keith and Van boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.