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Apollo vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Apollo

Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#415
Total SSA Count
776
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#582
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Apollo Rank #415
Colby Rank #582

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 vs #582 for Colby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Colby more popular?

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Colby mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Apollo and Colby boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.

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