Alray vs Cobb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alray

Boy #39,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

Arabic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,260
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Ray

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cobb

Boy #39,357 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rounded lump, cobblestone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,357
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Alray Rank #39,260
Cobb Rank #39,357

Alray is more popular, ranked #39260 vs #39357 for Cobb.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alray ___

  • Alray James
  • Alray Michael
  • Alray David
  • Alray Joseph
  • Alray Ahmad
  • Alray Hassan

Cobb ___

  • Cobb Thomas
  • Cobb Allen
  • Cobb James
  • Cobb Lee
  • Cobb Dean
  • Cobb Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alray

Elroy Leroy Imani Kamau Alana

If you choose Cobb

Dash Beck Stone Flint Tate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alray or Cobb more popular?

Alray is more popular, ranked #39260 compared to Cobb at #39357 in the United States.

What do Alray and Cobb mean?

Alray means "the king" (Old French origin). Cobb means "rounded lump, cobblestone" (Old English origin).

Are Alray and Cobb boy or girl names?

Alray is primarily a boy name. Cobb is primarily a boy name.

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