Colby vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Colby Rank #582

Mac Rank #696

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Colby or Mac more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Colby and Mac mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Colby and Mac boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.