Coby vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Cobe

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Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Lam

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Popularity Comparison

Coby Rank #1,590
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1590 for Coby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coby ___

  • Coby James
  • Coby Lee
  • Coby Blake
  • Coby Dean
  • Coby Ray
  • Coby Cole

Lamar ___

  • Lamar James
  • Lamar Anthony
  • Lamar Marcus
  • Lamar Deon
  • Lamar Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Coby

Taylor Brooklyn Harper Jaxon Riley

If you choose Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coby or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Coby at #1590 in the United States.

What do Coby and Lamar mean?

Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Coby and Lamar boy or girl names?

Coby is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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