Cobey
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cobey: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2005.
Cobey is a modern spelling variant of Coby, itself a diminutive of Jacob – a name with Hebrew roots meaning “supplanter.” It also occasionally derives from the Irish or Scottish surname Ó Comhraidhe. While few famous Cobey bearers stand out, the closely related Coby has been used by actor Coby Bell, and the name shares a sound with basketball legend Kobe Bryant, though spelled differently. No notable places are directly named for Cobey, but the form remains popular as a fresh, friendly alternative to the classic Jacob. In Scotland, Cobey fits a trend of light, two-syllable names ending in ‘y’ that feel both modern and approachable.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20053 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #6863 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2005
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y