Coby

Meaning of Coby

It means 'supplanter' or 'he who supplants.' This refers to someone who takes the place of another, often through cleverness.

Coby has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Coby

After ranking as high as #462 in 2001, Coby has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Coby

• Coby White
  Professional basketball player
• Coby Bell
  Actor, 'The Game'
• Coby Karl
  Former NBA player, coach
• Koby Altman
  Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager
• Coby Persin
  YouTube prankster, influencer

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Questions about the name Coby

What does the name Coby mean?

Coby means it means 'supplanter' or 'he who supplants.' this refers to someone who takes the place of another, often through cleverness, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Coby a boy's or a girl's name?

Coby is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Coby?

Coby did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Coby most popular?

Coby peaked at #462 in 2001.