Keith name meaning

What does Keith mean?

Keith means Of the Forest or Wood used for both sexes used principally in Norwegian, German, Danish, English, Swedish, Scottish and Finnish has its origin in Scottish, Welsh, Celtic, German, English and Gaelic.

Keith is Scottish cognate of A Brythonic Place Name, Ceiteach, Meaning Wood In East Lothian.

How do I pronounce Keith?

kee-th is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Keith.

Variants of Keith

Keath, Lakeith

How popular is the name Keith?

Keith was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 437265 babies have been given the first name in 217 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1966, 12424 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 32nd position.

However after 217 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 27 times

Keith is common in Ireland where over 10031 new-borns have been given the name since 1964.

At the peak of its usage in 1975, 459 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 17th position. Also, In New South Wales, Keith was once a common name since emerging in 1952 it has been given to over 2447 babies.

At its zenith in 1952,. After 17 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Keith is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 379 on boy names chart when 57 babies were given the name Keith. Over 587 people have been named Keith in England and Wales.

Also, in Queensland, the name had been in use for 20 years beginning from 1960 and had secured the place in top 100 names. In 1961, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 49 on boy names chart when 96 babies were given the name Keith.

There are over 956 babies that have been given the name Keith in Queensland.

Keith is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 33 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 600.

Over 179 people have been named Keith in France. Also, it is uncommon in Belgium, where it has been in use since 1995 and peaked in 1997 when it ranked 557th.

However things change on global perspective, Keith is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 300 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Canada, Australia, South Africa, Scotland, New Zealand, Wales, Kenya, Philippines, Jamaica and Northern Ireland.

At least, 1050000 people globally have carried Keith as their given name according to our evaluation.

Facts

Keith in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	157	165	5	5
	288	32	10	0
	345	411	5	12
	29	101	5	6
	142	0	5	0

What numerology tells about Keith?

Achieving inner peace and harmony in life is what's most important to you. Once people know you better, they learn how to read you from your eyes and not the things you say. Expressing your emotions is what you are good at. People get you confused for a fool when instead you are the smartest person they will ever know. You just have to find a way to get through people and make them listen. People who only care about their own good and satisfaction make you nervous and mad because you are all about helping others.

Go through the following names similar to Keith

•  Eiluned - Eiluned's meaning is Image, Idol is used as a girl name has its roots in Welsh and Celtic is prevalently used in Welsh
•  Triston - The famous unisex name Triston has origin in Celtic, dominantly used in English language, Triston means "Riot or Tumult"
•  Kindra - Used primarily in English illustrous, Kindra is originated from Celtic, Kindra means "Secret or Blend of Ken or Sandra or Andrea" is a girl name
•  Tory - Renowned Tory is originated from Latin and Celtic is used as a unisex name, Tory means "Victory or From the Low Hills" is substantially used in Danish and Swedish
•  Mallien - Originated from Celtic, Mallien means "Pledge or Hostage or Luminous"

•  Granya
•  Cieara
•  Davyen
•  Findlea
•  Taray

•  Auther
•  Brenden
•  Roarke
•  Britt
•  Jodoc

Middle names for Keith

Here are some progressing and in vogue middle names we think go great with Keith, we've got you covered with these progressing and in vogue middle names.

• Marquette
• Quincey
• Drue
• Ola
• Cole
• Dayle
• Tremayne
• Finis

• Carmine
• Aidan
• Chace
• Dickie
• Stefan
• Dylan
• Coleman
• Quincy

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Famous people named Keith

• Keith Lowe, British author and historian
• Keith Rowe, English free improvisation tabletop guitarist and painter
• Keith Milligan, 29th Premier of Prince Edward Island
• Keith Windschuttle, Australian writer, historian
• Keith Waldrop, American poet and academic
• Keith Waterhouse, British novelist and newspaper columnist
• Keith Bostic, American Software Engineer and one of the key people
• Keith Hancock, was Australia's "most distinguished historian"
• Keith F. Otterbein, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University at Buffalo
• Keith Miles, writer of historical fiction and mystery novels
• Keith Bullock, engineer and academic at the University of Queensland
• Keith Cosens, (July 7, 1932
• Keith Johnstone, British and Canadian pioneer of improvisational theatre
• Keith Stroup, attorney and founder of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
• Keith Uncapher, American computer engineer and manager
• Keith Ahlers, British race car driver
• Keith Alexander, politician in Manitoba, Canada
• Keith Robbins, historian and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales
• Keith Alexander, footballer and manager
• Keith Beauchamp, emmetttillstory
• Keith Butler, founding pastor of the nondenominational Word of Faith International Christian Center Church based
• Keith Murray, New Zealand born architect and designer
• Keith Vaughan, British painter
• Keith Thompson, veteran figure in the British far right
• Keith Brown, computer engineer
• Keith Adams, Australian adventurer and filmmaker
• Keith Looby, Australian artist
• Keith Bontrager, motorcycle racer
• Keith Edward Bullen, New Zealand-born mathematician and geophysicist
• Keith Sheridan, Scottish cricketer
• Keith Barber, professor of physical geography at the University of Southampton
• Keith Pascoe, musician and conductor
• Keith Bosley, British poet and translator
• Keith E. House, music educator
• Keith Michael Fiels, American librarian
• Keith Duckworth, English mechanical engineer
• Keith Flett, socialist historian and a prolific letter writer
• Keith Wiggins, motor racing team owner
• Keith Stewart, Scottish
• Keith Shine, first holder of this post
• Keith Devlin, British mathematician and popular science writer
• Keith E. Idso, botanist and vice president of the Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change
• Keith Geddes, professor emeritus in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science within the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo
• Keith Millis, American metallurgical engineer and inventor of ductile iron
• Keith Browning, British meteorologist
• Keith Lehrer, is Regent's Professor emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Arizona and a Research Professor of Philosophy at the University of Miami
• Keith H. Basso, cultural and linguistic anthropologist noted for his study of the Western Apaches
• Keith O'Brien, Scottish Catholic cardinal
• Keith Sutton, 97th Bishop of Lichfield from 1984 to 2003
• Keith Nugent, Australian physicist
• Keith Moon, English drummer for the rock band the Who
• Keith Emerson, English musician and composer
• Keith Morris, American singer and songwriter
• Keith Richards, English musician and songwriter
• Keith Allen, British actor and television presenter
• Keith Tyson, English artist
• Keith Green, American contemporary Christian music pianist
• Keith Holyoake, 26th Prime Minister of New Zealand
• Keith Jarrett, American jazz and classical music pianist and composer
• Keith Laumer, American science fiction author
• Keith Murdoch, Australian journalist and the father of Rupert Murdoch

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