Duke vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#710
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Keith Rank #758

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #758 for Keith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Duke ___

  • Duke James
  • Duke William
  • Duke Henry
  • Duke Thomas
  • Duke Lee
  • Duke Allen

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 Duke

Earl Rex Beau Chase Baron

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Keith more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Duke and Keith mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Duke and Keith boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

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