Keely vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keely

Girl #2,069 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,069
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kee

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Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tobe

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Popularity Comparison

Keely Rank #2,069
Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #2069 for Keely.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keely ___

  • Keely Mae
  • Keely Rose
  • Keely Jane
  • Keely Grace
  • Keely Anne
  • Keely Claire

Toby ___

  • Toby James
  • Toby Alexander
  • Toby William
  • Toby John
  • Toby Miles
  • Toby George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keely

Fiona Declan Maeve Liam Niamh

If you choose Toby

Charlie Freddie Rosie Molly Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keely or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Keely at #2069 in the United States.

What do Keely and Toby mean?

Keely means "beautiful, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Keely and Toby boy or girl names?

Keely is primarily a girl name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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