Wes vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Wes Rank #745

Keith Rank #758

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Wes or Keith more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Wes and Keith mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Wes and Keith boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.