Colby vs Lawrence

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 #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Latin English French American

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Colby Rank #582

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Lawrence mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Colby and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.