Creed vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Creed

Boy #613 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"statement of belief, system of faith"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#613
Total SSA Count
465
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cre, Cry, Crie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Creed Rank #613
Keith Rank #758

Creed is more popular, ranked #613 vs #758 for Keith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Creed ___

  • Creed Alexander
  • Creed Michael
  • Creed James
  • Creed William
  • Creed Thomas
  • Creed Bennett

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 Creed

Knox Hunter Brody Sloane Avery

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creed or Keith more popular?

Creed is more popular, ranked #613 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Creed and Keith mean?

Creed means "statement of belief, system of faith" (Latin origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Creed and Keith boy or girl names?

Creed is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

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