Jon vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Jon →

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
Full profile for Keith →

Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #893 for Jon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jon ___

  • Jon Michael
  • Jon Robert
  • Jon David
  • Jon Andrew
  • Jon Paul
  • Jon 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 Jon

Matt Chris Kate Sarah Tim

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Keith mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Jon and Keith boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Keith vs Jon Jon vs Landen Jon vs Dhruv Jon vs Bode Jon vs Harlem
← Full profile: Jon ← Full profile: Keith Browse all baby names