Colby vs Johnny

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 #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Colby Rank #582

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Johnny mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colby and Johnny boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.