Cobie

English, diminutive of Coburn or Jacob or Jacoby

Cobie Origin and Meaning

The name Cobie is a boy's name.

Cobie is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a diminutive of Jacob (meaning "supplanter"), a variant of Coby (possibly derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov), or a nickname for names like Jacobus or James. Some sources suggest it may also have Dutch or Frisian roots. As a standalone name, Cobie remains relatively uncommon in most English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality. The name gained some recognition through actress Cobie Smulders, though for her it's feminine. For boys, Cobie offers a friendly, approachable sound with the trendy '-ie' ending while maintaining a certain uniqueness that sets it apart from more common masculine names.

Popularity of the name Cobie

Famous People Named Cobie

  • Jacoba Francisca Maria "Cobie" Smulders
    actress on "How I Met Your Mother"
  • Cobie Chapman (b. 2000)
    son of Leland Chapman