Boston vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#628
Total SSA Count
449
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bos

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628
Keith Rank #758

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #758 for Keith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

Keith ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Boston

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If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Keith more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Boston and Keith mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Boston and Keith boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

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