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Flint vs Koby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Koby Rank #2,066

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2066 for Koby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Koby more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Koby at #2066 in the United States.

What do Flint and Koby mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flint and Koby boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.

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