Keith vs Mathew

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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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

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Popularity Comparison

Keith Rank #758
Mathew Rank #941

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #941 for Mathew.

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

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith or Mathew more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Keith and Mathew mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Keith and Mathew boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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