Colby vs Edwin

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 #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Colby Rank #582

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Edwin mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Colby and Edwin boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.