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Coby vs Malek

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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Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,428
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Coby Rank #1,590
Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1590 for Coby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coby or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Coby at #1590 in the United States.

What do Coby and Malek mean?

Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Coby and Malek boy or girl names?

Coby is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.

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