Jayson 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

Jayson Rank #623
Keith Rank #758

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #758 for Keith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jayson ___

  • Jayson Lee
  • Jayson Michael
  • Jayson Alexander
  • Jayson James
  • Jayson Tyler
  • Jayson Andre

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 Jayson

Jayden Logan Madison Emma Jace

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayson or Keith more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Keith mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Jayson and Keith boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

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