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Koby vs Klay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Klay

Boy #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,112
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Koby Rank #2,066
Klay Rank #2,112

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 vs #2112 for Klay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koby or Klay more popular?

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 compared to Klay at #2112 in the United States.

What do Koby and Klay mean?

Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin).

Are Koby and Klay boy or girl names?

Koby is primarily a boy name. Klay is primarily a boy name.

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