Albert vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Albie, Bert

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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
Nicknames
Kei, Key, Keie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Albert Rank #607
Keith Rank #758

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #758 for Keith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Albert ___

  • Albert James
  • Albert Edward
  • Albert Henry
  • Albert Louis
  • Albert Charles
  • Albert Frederick

Keith ___

  • Keith Allen
  • Keith Wayne
  • Keith Michael
  • Keith Alan
  • Keith Douglas
  • Keith Gordon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Albert

Violet Edith Florence Walter Arthur

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Keith more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Albert and Keith mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Albert and Keith boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

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