Colby vs Obie

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 #5,401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew African American

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Colby Rank #582

Obie Rank #5,401

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #5401 for Obie.

Is Colby or Obie more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Obie at #5401 in the United States.

What do Colby and Obie mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Obie means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colby and Obie boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Obie is primarily a boy name.