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Coby vs Nick

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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Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Coby Rank #1,590
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1590 for Coby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coby or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Coby at #1590 in the United States.

What do Coby and Nick mean?

Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Coby and Nick boy or girl names?

Coby is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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