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    Keith

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Keith

    Keith

    Boy
    irish
    1 syllable

    Keith is an irish boy's name meaning "Warrior descending; dwells in the woods; wood. from the battleground. a surname and place name".

    The meaning of Keith is "Warrior descending; dwells in the woods; wood. from the battleground. a surname and place name" — a boy name of irish origin. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Warrior descending; dwells in the woods; wood. from the battleground. a surname and place name

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Keith

    Very rare in US records

    What does Keith mean?

    Keith is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Warrior descending; dwells in the woods; wood. from the battleground. a surname and place name".

    Is Keith a rare name?

    Yes. Keith does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Keith

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to Keith

    Keith means "Warrior descending; dwells in the woods; wood. from the battleground. a surname and place name" — these names share that spirit.

    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
    • Owen — "Young warrior, noble" (welsh)

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