Koby

Meaning of Koby

Koby is often a shortened version of Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "held by the heel."

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

Popularity of Koby

After ranking as high as #533 in 2000, Koby has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Koby

• Kobe Bryant
  Basketball superstar and legend
• Koby Abberton
  Australian big wave surfer
• Koby Altman
  NBA executive, Cavaliers GM
• Koby Rouvière
  French rugby player
• Koby Barda
  Israeli football manager

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Questions about the name Koby

What does the name Koby mean?

Koby means koby is often a shortened version of jacob, which means "supplanter" or "held by the heel.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Koby?

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

When was Koby most popular?

Koby peaked at #533 in 2000.