Alistair vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Alistair Rank #910
Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #910 for Alistair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alistair ___

  • Alistair James
  • Alistair Hugh
  • Alistair Ross
  • Alistair Grant
  • Alistair Thomas
  • Alistair Stuart

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 Alistair

Hamish Rupert Angus Flora Catriona

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistair or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Keith mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Alistair and Keith boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

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