Benson vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English 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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Benson Rank #436

Colby Rank #582

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Benson or Colby more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Benson and Colby mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Benson and Colby boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.