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Irving vs Coby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Coby Rank #1,590

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Coby more popular?

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Coby mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irving and Coby boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Coby is primarily a boy name.

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