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The baby name Coby is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkoʊ.bi/ (KOH-bee).

Coby is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊ.bi/ (KOH-bee)

What is the meaning of the name Coby ?

The baby name Coby is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkoʊ.bi/ (KOH-bee).

Coby is Hebrew in Origin.

Coby is a compact pet form of the Hebrew name Jacob (Hebrew Ya'aqov) via the Dutch or Afrikaans Jacobus or Jacoba, and by extension the English Jacoby. The underlying Hebrew root evokes "heel-holder" and, by idiom, "supplanter," from the Genesis story of Jacob grasping Esau's heel. In the Netherlands it developed as a familiar diminutive (often spelled Coby, Koby, Cobie, or Kobie), and in Israeli Hebrew the cognate Kobi is common. Today the name is broadly unisex, though distribution varies by region.

As an independent given name, Coby has seen steady use in English since the mid-20th century, sometimes boosted by the popularity of Jacob and by athletes and entertainers bearing the name. It is occasionally confused with Colby, which has distinct Old Norse roots ("Koli's farmstead"). Related or variant forms include Koby, Kobe, Cobi, Cobie/Kobie, and the surname-derived Jacoby.

Coby has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Coby

Coby Bell Actor|musician · Born 1975 · United States Coby Bell is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Jason Pitts on the television series 'The Game'. He also starred as Jesse Porter on the action-packed series 'Burn Notice'. Born in 1975, Coby has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry with his versatile performances.

Coby – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
NL Girls 0 #173 2,257 5,933
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
Sweden Boys 2015 #186 2 1,467
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GH 0 #244 5 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
IL 0 #277 6 6,291
JM Boys 0 #287 7 6,876
Canada Boys 2024 #295 12 2,588
NL 0 #308 84 2,481
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
GH Boys 0 #333 13 8,138
HK 0 #335 14 8,483
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
CR Boys 0 #475 13 10,188
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
GT Boys 0 #494 6 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
HK Boys 0 #504 24 12,905
HK Girls 0 #509 107 16,104
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PS Boys 0 #526 23 10,655
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IL Boys 0 #561 47 10,983
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
Finland Boys 2026 #678 5 3,552
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
United States Boys 2024 #785 108 7,044
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
CO Boys 0 #907 14 15,656
United States Girls 2021 #915 6 8,741
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
NL Boys 0 #926 26 5,873
MX Boys 0 #942 41 16,355
Spain Girls 0 #974 10 5,561
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,093 19 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,105 74 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,261 7 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Coby is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
AE

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People also ask about Coby

Coby is predominantly a boy's name.
Coby is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkoʊ.bi/ (KOH-bee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Koby, Kobi, Kobie, Cobi, Cobie and Cobey.
Yes, very popular — Coby ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Coby ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Coby's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #315 in 2014 to #295 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 1 notable people named Coby are in our database, including Coby Bell (Actor|musician).