Cosby
Pronunciation: [ k-AWZB-ee ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,388
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Also a Girl Name
Cosby is also used as a girl name, ranked #38444.
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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.