US Popularity:17857
Origin:Polish
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:To follow; Holder of the heel
Kobey is a boy’s name with Polish and Hebrew roots. In Poland, this is a familiar form of the name Jacob. Jacob originally comes from ancient Hebrew and means “to follow” and “holder of the heel.” This meaning makes sense in the context of the Torah because the figure Jacob was born directly after his twin brother Esau. Kobey probably reminds you of Kobe Bryant, the legendary basketball player for the Lakers. Whether you’re a basketball fanatic or you’re simply looking for a unique twist on a classic name, Kobey is an excellent choice for baby.

How Popular Is The Name Kobey?

U.S. Births

Overall:Kobey is currently #17857 in U.S. births
Boy:Kobey is currently #8621 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#8621
in 2025
+ 1802
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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