Cosby

Q: Is Cosby a boy or girl name?

Cosby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17388, and as a girl name it ranks #38444.

Q: How popular is the name Cosby?

Cosby is ranked #17388 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-AWZB-ee ]

Boy Name #17,388 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cosby is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AWZB-ee.

Parents who love the name Cosby often also consider Veryl, Windol, Lavoy .

Popularity Over Time

#17,388

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,388
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Cos Coy Cosie

Middle Name Ideas

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Cosby Bennett

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Also a Girl Name

Cosby is also used as a girl name, ranked #38444.

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Similar Names

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Ensley Boy Old English Demetricus Boy Greek Neilson Boy Scottish patronymic Windol Boy Germanic Wend + Old High German -al Veryl Boy Latin via Old French Celina Boy Greek

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cosby

Is Cosby a boy or girl name?

Cosby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17388. As a girl name, it is ranked #38444. Cosby is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cosby?

Cosby is pronounced k-AWZB-ee.

How popular is the name Cosby?

Cosby is currently ranked #17388 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cosby?

Common nicknames for Cosby include Cos, Coy, and Cosie.

Is Cosby a common or rare name?

Cosby is an uncommon name, ranked #17388 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cosby

Cosby is a boy name .

Is Cosby a boy or girl name? Cosby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,388 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,444. Cosby is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cosby is currently ranked #17,388 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cosby include Cos, Coy, and Cosie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.