Keith vs Magnus

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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Popularity Comparison

Keith Rank #758
Magnus Rank #751

Magnus is more popular, ranked #751 vs #758 for Keith.

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

Magnus ___

  • Magnus Erik
  • Magnus Karl
  • Magnus John
  • Magnus Oliver
  • Magnus Lars
  • Magnus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

If you choose Magnus

Astrid Sigrid Leif Freya Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith or Magnus more popular?

Magnus is more popular, ranked #751 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Magnus mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Magnus means "great" (Latin origin).

Are Keith and Magnus boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Magnus is primarily a boy name.

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