Brock vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Brock Rank #707
Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #707 for Brock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brock or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Brock at #707 in the United States.

What do Brock and Colby mean?

Brock means "brook, small stream" (Old English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Brock and Colby boy or girl names?

Brock is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.

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