Colby vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Colby Rank #582

Darius Rank #746

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Colby or Darius more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Colby and Darius mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Colby and Darius boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.