Colby vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Colby Rank #582

Benson Rank #436

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

Is Colby or Benson more popular?

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

What do Colby and Benson mean?

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

Are Colby and Benson boy or girl names?

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