Marlin vs Koby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Koby Rank #2,066

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2066 for Koby.

Is Marlin or Koby more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Koby at #2066 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Koby mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marlin and Koby boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.