Colby vs Clyde

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 #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Colby Rank #582

Clyde Rank #728

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Colby or Clyde more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Colby and Clyde mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Colby and Clyde boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.