Danny vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#642
Total SSA Count
435
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dan

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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

Danny Rank #642
Keith Rank #758

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #758 for Keith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danny ___

  • Danny James
  • Danny Lee
  • Danny Michael
  • Danny Ray
  • Danny Wayne
  • Danny Thomas

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 Danny

Tommy Jessie Bobby Sandy Timmy

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danny or Keith more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Danny and Keith mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Danny and Keith boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

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