Kelly vs Coby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Boy #1,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright-headed warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Australian

23 High Risk

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Boy #1,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who replaces another"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #1,576

Coby Rank #1,590

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 vs #1590 for Coby.

Is Kelly or Coby more popular?

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 compared to Coby at #1590 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Coby mean?

Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin). Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kelly and Coby boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a boy name. Coby is primarily a boy name.