Colby vs Kaleb

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 #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

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Colby Rank #582

Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Kaleb mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colby and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.