Colby vs Mack

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 #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Colby Rank #582

Mack Rank #499

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Mack more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Mack mean?

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

Are Colby and Mack boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.