Colby vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Colby Rank #582

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Frederick mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Colby and Frederick boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.