Colby vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Colby Rank #582

Cal Rank #671

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Colby or Cal more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Colby and Cal mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Colby and Cal boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.