Bruce vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian 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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Bruce Rank #540

Colby Rank #582

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Bruce or Colby more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Colby mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bruce and Colby boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.