Keith vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Keith Rank #758

Yates Rank #5,699

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Keith or Yates more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Keith and Yates mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Keith and Yates boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.