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Nick vs Coby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

Nick Rank #1,422
Coby Rank #1,590

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1590 for Coby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Coby more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Coby at #1590 in the United States.

What do Nick and Coby mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Coby boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Coby is primarily a boy name.

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