Sam vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Sam Rank #652

Keith Rank #758

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Sam or Keith more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Sam and Keith mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Sam and Keith boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.