Keith vs Lochlan

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

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Lochlan

Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Australian New Zealand

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Loch, Lockie, Lachie

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Popularity Comparison

Keith Rank #758
Lochlan Rank #774

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #774 for Lochlan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keith ___

  • Keith Allen
  • Keith Wayne
  • Keith Michael
  • Keith Alan
  • Keith Douglas
  • Keith Gordon

Lochlan ___

  • Lochlan James
  • Lochlan Angus
  • Lochlan Finlay
  • Lochlan Ross
  • Lochlan Alexander
  • Lochlan Ewan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

If you choose Lochlan

Hamish Callum Isla Ailsa Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith or Lochlan more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Lochlan at #774 in the United States.

What do Keith and Lochlan mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Keith and Lochlan boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Lochlan is primarily a boy name.

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