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Coby vs Lael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coby

Boy #1,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who replaces another"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,590
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,468
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Coby Rank #1,590
Lael Rank #1,468

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 vs #1590 for Coby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coby or Lael more popular?

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 compared to Coby at #1590 in the United States.

What do Coby and Lael mean?

Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Coby and Lael boy or girl names?

Coby is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.

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