Colby vs Collin

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 #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Colby Rank #582

Collin Rank #490

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Collin more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Collin mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Colby and Collin boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.