Cobe

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOHB /ˈkoʊb/High

Meaning: Short form/spelling of Coby (from Jacob, Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'); also a spelling of KobeMedium

In 30 seconds: Jacob, trimmed to one cool syllable: Cobe is a short form of Coby — 'supplanter' — and a spelling of Kobe. Crisp, modern, and sporty.

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Origin MediumHebrew, American

MeaningShort form/spelling of Coby (from Jacob, Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'); also a spelling of Kobe

U.S. rank (2025)#4736 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 857

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cobe is a short form and spelling of Coby — itself from Jacob, Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel' — and overlaps with Kobe (the Japanese city and basketball star). A crisp one-syllable modern name with a deep biblical root.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, supplanter at the root, and sporty-modern.

Did you know? Cobe and Coby both trace to Jacob — Hebrew Yaakov, 'holder of the heel' — the patriarch who grabbed his twin's heel at birth and grew into a father of nations.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Jacob — root background

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cobe mean?

Cobe is a short form of Coby, from Jacob, Hebrew for 'supplanter, holder of the heel'.

How do you pronounce Cobe?

It's said KOHB /ˈkoʊb/ — a single syllable.

Is Cobe a boy or girl name?

Cobe is a boy's name.

How popular is Cobe?

Cobe is a rare name in the U.S.