Ari vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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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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Ari Rank #400

Colby Rank #582

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Ari or Colby more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Ari and Colby mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ari and Colby boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.