Colby vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

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Colby Rank #582

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Franklin mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Colby and Franklin boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.