Colby vs Moses

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 #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

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Colby Rank #582

Moses Rank #506

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Moses more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Moses mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Colby and Moses boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.