Keith vs Van

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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Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#909
Total SSA Count
257
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Keith Rank #758
Van Rank #909

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #909 for Van.

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

Van ___

  • Van Morrison
  • Van Lee
  • Van James
  • Van Halen
  • Van Gogh
  • Van Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

If you choose Van

Rex Max Leo Ace Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith or Van more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Keith and Van mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Keith and Van boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.

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