Coby
Meaning
variant of Koby/Jacob, traditionally 'supplanter'
The formal names behind Coby
Coby is an established short form of this name.
Jacob · Hebrew origin · traditionally "holder of the heel" or "supplanter," from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, the patriarch who wrestled the angel and fathered the twelve tribes; a Jewish and Puritan staple that ruled the US boys' charts for over a decade around the 2000s. Jake comes free
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Coby peaked in the 2000s.
When you meet Coby
Most people given the name Coby in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Coby deep dive
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