Jocolby

Hebrew
"supplanter"

Jocolby Origin and Meaning

The name Jocolby is a boy's name.

Jocolby appears to be a distinctive modern given name that may combine elements of other names like Jo (a shortened form of Joseph, John, or similar names) with Colby (an English surname and place name meaning 'dark farm' or 'coal town'). This type of combinatory naming became increasingly common in the United States during the late 20th century. Jocolby is quite uncommon in naming records, suggesting it may be a relatively recent coinage or highly individualized name. The name likely follows a three-syllable pronunciation pattern (jo-COAL-bee), though regional variations may exist. The rarity of Jocolby gives bearers of the name a distinctive identity while still incorporating recognizable name elements. Documentation of its usage patterns, regional distribution, and frequency trends remains limited due to its uncommon nature.