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Seth vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#758
Total SSA Count
336
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Keith Rank #758

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #758 for Keith.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Keith more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Seth and Keith mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Seth and Keith boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

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