Colby vs Gunnar

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 #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Icelandic Danish

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Colby Rank #582

Gunnar Rank #601

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #601 for Gunnar.

Is Colby or Gunnar more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Gunnar at #601 in the United States.

What do Colby and Gunnar mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Colby and Gunnar boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Gunnar is primarily a boy name.