Colby vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Colby Rank #582

Bruce Rank #540

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

Is Colby or Bruce more popular?

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

What do Colby and Bruce mean?

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

Are Colby and Bruce boy or girl names?

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