What origin is the name Cobb?

Cobb comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cobb a popular name?

Cobb is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Cobb does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Cobb?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Cobb — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Cobb

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cobb

Cobb

Boy

english

1 syllable

Cobb is an english boy's name meaning "This English name is derived from 'cob', meaning heel. It was originally used as a nickname for a person who was sturdy or lived near a rounded hill.".

Cobb is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name is derived from 'cob', meaning heel. It was originally used as a nickname for a person who was sturdy or lived near a rounded hill.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name is derived from 'cob', meaning heel. It was originally used as a nickname for a person who was sturdy or lived near a rounded hill.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cobb

Very rare in US records

What does Cobb mean?

Cobb is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name is derived from 'cob', meaning heel. It was originally used as a nickname for a person who was sturdy or lived near a rounded hill.".