Cobey

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/High

Meaning: A pet form/spelling of Coby — a short form of Jacob, from the Hebrew, 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A supplanter: Cobey is a pet form of Jacob. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA pet form/spelling of Coby — a short form of Jacob, from the Hebrew, 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8417 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 682

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

Cobey is a pet form/spelling of Coby — a short form of Jacob, from the Hebrew, 'a supplanter; one who follows/grasps the heel' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KOH-bee').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Coby. Rare, a-supplanter at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jacob means 'a supplanter; one who grasps the heel' in Hebrew — Cobey is a pet form (via Coby), crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOH-bee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Coby — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cobey mean?

Cobey is a pet form of Jacob (via Coby) — Hebrew 'a supplanter'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cobey?

It's said KOH-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cobey a boy or girl name?

Cobey is a boy's name.

How popular is Cobey?

Cobey is a very rare name in the U.S.