Colby vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Colby Rank #582

Keith Rank #758

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Colby or Keith more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Colby and Keith mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Colby and Keith boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.