Colby vs Forrest

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 #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Colby Rank #582

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Forrest mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Colby and Forrest boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.