Colby vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Colby Rank #582

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Augustus mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Colby and Augustus boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.