Colby vs Layne

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 #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Colby Rank #582

Layne Rank #697

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Colby or Layne more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Colby and Layne mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Colby and Layne boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.