“Supplanter or one who follows; coal or dark and straight”
Primarily of Hebrew origin, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows' as a diminutive of Jacob. Also linked to Old Norse 'Kolbein', meaning 'coal' or 'dark' and 'straight'.
Vibe
playfulgentle
How it ages.
Coby is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Coby has become moderately less common in Scotland in recent years, while remaining an established choice.