Nelson vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Nelson Rank #778

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Keith mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Nelson and Keith boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.