Keith vs Tony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#758
Total SSA Count
336
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Key, Keie

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Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
T, Tone

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Popularity Comparison

Keith Rank #758
Tony Rank #804

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #804 for Tony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keith ___

  • Keith Allen
  • Keith Wayne
  • Keith Michael
  • Keith Alan
  • Keith Douglas
  • Keith Gordon

Tony ___

  • Tony James
  • Tony Lee
  • Tony Ray
  • Tony Paul
  • Tony Michael
  • Tony John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keith

Brian Gary Linda Patricia Dennis

If you choose Tony

Maria Gina Marco Danny Carla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith or Tony more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Keith and Tony mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are Keith and Tony boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Tony is primarily a boy name.

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