Colby vs Kason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#582
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kason

Boy #569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer (from Greek Jason)"

Origin: Greek via American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#569
Total SSA Count
514
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Colby Rank #582
Kason Rank #569

Kason is more popular, ranked #569 vs #582 for Colby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colby or Kason more popular?

Kason is more popular, ranked #569 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Kason mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Kason means "healer (from Greek Jason)" (Greek via American English origin).

Are Colby and Kason boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Kason is primarily a boy name.

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