Keith vs Seth

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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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keith Rank #758
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 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

Seth ___

  • Seth James
  • Seth Aaron
  • Seth Benjamin
  • Seth Thomas
  • Seth Elias
  • Seth Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Seth mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Keith and Seth boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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