The baby name Keats is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kiːts/ (KEETS).
Keats is English in Origin.
The baby name Keats is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kiːts/ (KEETS).
Keats is English in Origin.
Keats is an English surname turned given name, pronounced KEETS. It most likely stems from Keat/Keate, a medieval pet form of Katherine/Catherine; the -s is a patronymic ending denoting "son (or descendant) of Keat." Some scholars also connect it with Middle English kyte, the bird of prey, used as a nickname for a sharp or spirited person. Either way, the name carries connotations of lineage and keen energy.
As a first name, Keats gained currency in the 20th century, inspired by Romantic poet John Keats, which lends it literary, nature-loving overtones. It is used for all genders, though more often for boys in recent data, and fits the modern surname-name style. Variant and related forms include Keat, Keate, Keates, and Keatts; nicknames may be Kea, Keet, or Kit. The overall meaning can be taken as "descendant of Keat (Kate)" or evocatively "kite," suggesting quickness and grace.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2021 | #905 | 6 | 7,214 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Keats is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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