Kobe: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Kobe | Boys

Kobe

Pronunciation: KOH-bee (key)

Kobe Bryant's catchy name and flashy basketball moves inspired thousands of little namesakes when he was winning championships with the Lakers. For what it's worth, Bryant's parents reportedly chose the name from a dinner menu: Kobe is a top-quality Japanese beef. The spelling Coby is occasionally heard as a nickname for Jacob.

From The Baby Name Wizard by Laura Wattenberg. Buy the book

Related Names:

Coby, Koby

NameVoyager

US Popularity of Kobe Over Time

Sister & Brother Names

Know a Kobe? What are his siblings named?

Contribute your knowledge to the name Kobe

Comments and insights on the name Kobe: | Edit
Share what you know!
Personal experiences with the name Kobe: | Edit
Share what you know!
Nicknames for Kobe: | Edit
Share what you know!
Meanings and history of the name Kobe: | Edit
Share what you know!
Famous real-life people named Kobe: | Edit
Share what you know!
Kobe in song, story & screen: | Edit
Share what you know!
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
No Way
Definitely
71
No Way
Definitely

Smart?

76
No Way
Definitely

Sexy?

76
No Way
Definitely

Friendly?

80
No Way
Definitely

Creative?

78
No Way
Definitely

Strong?

79
No Way
Definitely

Young?

64
No Way
Definitely

Sophisticated?

NameMapper

Current Popularity of Kobe by State

Global Popularity of the Name Kobe

  • #31 in Belgium
  • #247 in Canada (Alberta)
  • #250 in Canada (British Columbia)
  • #403 in United States