Colby vs Philip

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 #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Colby Rank #582

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Philip mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Colby and Philip boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.