Cobi
Meaning
"supplanter, held by the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,517
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"supplanter, held by the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
"reputation, legacy"
Origin: Hebrew
Cobi is more popular, ranked #6517 vs #6712 for Shem.
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Cobi is more popular, ranked #6517 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.
Cobi means "supplanter, held by the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin).
Cobi is primarily a boy name. Shem is primarily a boy name.