Colby vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Colby Rank #582

Davis Rank #646

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Colby or Davis more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Colby and Davis mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Colby and Davis boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.