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Coby vs Virgil

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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Virgil

Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

Cultural Roots

English American French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,544
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Coby Rank #1,590
Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1590 for Coby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coby or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Coby at #1590 in the United States.

What do Coby and Virgil mean?

Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Coby and Virgil boy or girl names?

Coby is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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