Keith vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Keith Rank #758

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Wes mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Keith and Wes boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.