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Koby

Koby

Koby is a unique nickname for the baby name Jacob. It spread during the Protestant Reformation at the same time as Jake. As of 2021, Koby is a top 3,800 option at rank 3,778.

Meaning of the name Koby:

English: supplanter

Origin of the name Koby:

Koby is a spelling variation of the baby name Coby. Coby originated as a diminutive of Jacob. Jacob comes from Latin Iacob, which comes from the Greek Iakob and Hebrew Ya'aqov. Jacob was a character in the Old Testament. He was the father of 12 sons who became the leaders of the 12 tribes of Israel. The name spread with the Protestant Reformation, creating nicknames and variations like Coby and Koby.

Symbolism of the name Koby:

The baby name Koby has the same meaning as Jacob. It has a definition of “supplanter.” Jacob and James both come from the same Latin, Greek, and Hebrew origins. They, with Coby and Koby, all mean “supplanter.”

Style of the name Koby:

Traditional

Gender of the name Koby:

Koby is a youthful name for boys.

Pronunciation of the name Koby:

KO-bee

Number of syllables in the name Koby:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Koby:

Koby feels youthful and extraverted. It is an upbeat and fun name for boys.

Alternative spellings for the name Koby:

  • Coby
  • Kobey
  • Cobey
  • Kobi
  • Cobi
  • Cobee
  • Kobee
  • Kobie

Nicknames for the name Koby:

  • Kob
  • Ko
  • Koko
  • Kobe
  • Kobes
  • Kobez

Popularity of the name Koby:

Koby was first a top 1,000 baby name in America in 1997 at rank 760. It remained on the top 1,000 list until 2004 at number 881. Koby ranked highest in 2000 at 533. As of 2021, Koby is a top 3,800 option at rank 3,778.

Related names for the name Koby:

Great middle names for Koby and their meanings:

  • Terrance (smooth)
  • Bentley (meadow with coarse grass, from the bent-grass field)
  • James (supplanter)
  • Wilson (son of Will)
  • Beau (beautiful, handsome)
  • Spencer (steward, administrator)
  • Ray (wise protestor, counsel protection)
  • Blair (plain, field)

Famous people with the name Koby:

  • Koby Maxwell (musician)
  • Koby Abberton (surfer)
  • Koby Clemens (baseball player)
  • Koby Israelite (composer, producer)
  • Koby Stevens (soccer player)

Kobys in popular culture:

  • Koby (character from “Bratz”)
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