Keith vs Trenton

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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Trenton

Boy #889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Trent's town, settlement on the Trent"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#889
Total SSA Count
269
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trent, Tren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keith Rank #758
Trenton Rank #889

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #889 for Trenton.

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

Trenton ___

  • Trenton James
  • Trenton Michael
  • Trenton Lee
  • Trenton William
  • Trenton Alexander
  • Trenton Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

If you choose Trenton

Preston Camden Parker Payton Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith or Trenton more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Trenton at #889 in the United States.

What do Keith and Trenton mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Trenton means "Trent's town, settlement on the Trent" (Old English origin).

Are Keith and Trenton boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Trenton is primarily a boy name.

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