Colby vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Colby Rank #582

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Clay mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Colby and Clay boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.