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Cobi

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/Medium

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

In 30 seconds: A supplanter; one who follows: Cobi pets Jacob — 'a supplanter'. Friendly, biblical, and warm (said 'KOH-bee').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of Jacob — from Hebrew Yaakov, 'a supplanter; one who follows, who grasps the heel'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6215 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 673

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919922024

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

Cobi is a pet form of Jacob — from the Hebrew Yaakov, 'a supplanter; one who follows, who grasps the heel' (Jacob held his twin's heel at birth; routes layered, which we note). A warm, friendly nickname-name (also a spelling of Kobi/Coby; the full name is Jacob).

It registers thinly as a formal name. Rare, a-supplanter at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Jacob comes from the Hebrew Yaakov, 'a supplanter; one who follows, who grasps the heel' — Cobi is a warm, friendly pet form (also a spelling of Kobe/Coby; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOH-bee').
Overall data confidence 50%
Behind the Name — Jacob — routes layered

Variations

CobyKobiJacob

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cobi mean?

Cobi pets Jacob — Hebrew 'a supplanter; one who follows'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cobi?

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

Is Cobi a boy or girl name?

Cobi is a boy's name.

How popular is Cobi?

Cobi is a rare name in the U.S.

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