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Kobe is a masculine name used in Flemish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Dutch (Flemish) diminutive of Jakob." It ranked #519 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, dutch (Flemish) diminutive of Jakob. The entry lists its usage as Flemish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kobe ranked #519 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #519 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kobe mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kobe a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: dutch.
Is Kobe a popular name?
Kobe ranked #519 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kobe a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kobe appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kobe (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
