Colby vs Harry

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 #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Colby Rank #582

Harry Rank #780

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Colby or Harry more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Colby and Harry mean?

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

Are Colby and Harry boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.