Colby vs Kalev

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 #6,181 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Estonian

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Colby Rank #582

Kalev Rank #6,181

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #6181 for Kalev.

Is Colby or Kalev more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Kalev at #6181 in the United States.

What do Colby and Kalev mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Kalev means "faithful as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colby and Kalev boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Kalev is primarily a boy name.