Colby vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Colby Rank #582

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Karson mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Colby and Karson boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.