Allen vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Allen Rank #574

Colby Rank #582

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Allen or Colby more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Allen and Colby mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Allen and Colby boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.