Kior vs Koby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kior Rank #2,243
Koby Rank #2,066

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 vs #2243 for Kior.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kior ___

  • Kior James
  • Kior Lee
  • Kior Blake
  • Kior Reid
  • Kior Cole
  • Kior Ash

Koby ___

  • Koby James
  • Koby Lee
  • Koby Alexander
  • Koby Ray
  • Koby Thomas
  • Koby Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kior

Zion Kael Nova Lyric Atlas

If you choose Koby

Tyler Mason Jayden Avery Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kior or Koby more popular?

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Kior and Koby mean?

Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kior and Koby boy or girl names?

Kior is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.

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