Colby vs Jeffrey

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 #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Colby Rank #582

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Jeffrey mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Colby and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.