Colby vs Forest

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 #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Colby Rank #582

Forest Rank #725

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Colby or Forest more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Colby and Forest mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Colby and Forest boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.