Colby vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Colby Rank #582

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Deacon mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Colby and Deacon boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.