Meaning & Origin
A male given name.
Coby is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a short form of Jacob or Jacoby, meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel.' The Co- spelling gives it a more distinctive, casual look than the traditional Koby or Kobe.
Coby has a relaxed, approachable energy — it's the name of the guy on the team everyone roots for, who makes the big play and then acts like it was nothing. Simple, friendly, and carrying the biblical Jacob tradition in a form that works perfectly for everyday life.