Keelan vs Koby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keelan

Boy #2,189 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic caol

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,189
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keel, Kee

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Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keelan Rank #2,189
Koby Rank #2,066

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 vs #2189 for Keelan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keelan ___

  • Keelan Patrick
  • Keelan James
  • Keelan Sean
  • Keelan Thomas
  • Keelan Michael
  • Keelan Ryan

Koby ___

  • Koby James
  • Koby Lee
  • Koby Alexander
  • Koby Ray
  • Koby Thomas
  • Koby Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keelan or Koby more popular?

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 compared to Keelan at #2189 in the United States.

What do Keelan and Koby mean?

Keelan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic caol origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Keelan and Koby boy or girl names?

Keelan is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.

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