Koby as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Koby

What is the meaning of the name Koby ?

The baby name Koby is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkoʊbi/ (KOH-bee).

Koby is Hebrew in Origin.

Koby is a modern given name most often understood as a spelling variant of Coby/Kobi, a diminutive of the Hebrew Ya’akov (Jacob). The root yaaqov is linked to aqev, meaning “heel,” yielding the traditional interpretation “holder of the heel” or “supplanter.” In Israel, Kobi/Koby functions as a familiar nickname for Yaakov. The name can also reflect Ghanaian usage: in Fante, Kobi derives from Kobina, the day name for a male born on Tuesday, and may be anglicized as Koby.

Use in English-speaking countries grew in the late 20th century as nicknames became given names, with a notable bump in the 1990s–2000s alongside the popularity of Kobe (in part via basketball star Kobe Bryant). Variants and related forms include Coby, Kobi, Kobe, Cobe, and the extended Jacoby; feminine counterparts include Cobie (from Dutch Jacoba). Overall, Koby blends biblical resonance with contemporary, athletic flair.