Keith vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Keith Rank #758

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Wilson mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Keith and Wilson boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.