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Coby vs Ransom

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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Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,661
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Coby Rank #1,590
Ransom Rank #1,661

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coby or Ransom more popular?

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Coby and Ransom mean?

Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Coby and Ransom boy or girl names?

Coby is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.

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