Colby vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Colby Rank #582

Nikolas Rank #726

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Colby or Nikolas more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Colby and Nikolas mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Colby and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.