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Coby

Boy name · 172 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Coby: 172 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 14 births in 2024.

A short form of Jacob, Coby ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Ya’aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." It gained modern popularity as an independent given name in English-speaking countries, often chosen for its friendly, accessible sound. The most famous bearer is pioneering American jazz trumpeter Coby O'Brien, though the name also appears in pop culture through the character Coby from the anime *One Piece*. A notable variant is Koby, which shares the same root and spelling preference in Scotland. The place name Coby, a parish in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, shares no direct link to the name’s Hebrew origins but offers a charming geographical association for families with Irish connections.