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Colby vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#582
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Colby Rank #582
Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #582 for Colby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colby or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Gregory mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Colby and Gregory boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.

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