Colby vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Colby Rank #582

Bo Rank #452

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Bo more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Bo mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Colby and Bo boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.