Keith vs Polli

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

All Clear

Polli

Girl #17,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew/Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,169
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Poll, Polls

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Keith Rank #758
Polli Rank #17,169

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #17169 for Polli.

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

Polli ___

  • Polli Jean
  • Polli Mae
  • Polli Rose
  • Polli Anne
  • Polli Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

If you choose Polli

Molly Bea Archie Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith or Polli more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Polli at #17169 in the United States.

What do Keith and Polli mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Polli means "star of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew/Latin origin).

Are Keith and Polli boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Polli is primarily a girl name.

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