Colby vs Marvin

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 #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Colby Rank #582

Marvin Rank #672

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Colby or Marvin more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Colby and Marvin mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Colby and Marvin boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.