Colby vs Erik

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 #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Colby Rank #582

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Erik mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Colby and Erik boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.