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Coby vs Shay

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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Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,707
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Coby Rank #1,590
Shay Rank #1,707

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 vs #1707 for Shay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coby or Shay more popular?

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Coby and Shay mean?

Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Coby and Shay boy or girl names?

Coby is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.

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