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Alek vs Koby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,976
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Koby Rank #2,066

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2066 for Koby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Koby more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Koby at #2066 in the United States.

What do Alek and Koby mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alek and Koby boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.

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