Colby vs Dax

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 #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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Colby Rank #582

Dax Rank #640

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Colby or Dax more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Colby and Dax mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Colby and Dax boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.