Colby vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Colby Rank #582

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Jay mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Colby and Jay boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.