Colby vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Colby Rank #582

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Drew mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Colby and Drew boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.