Colby vs Pierce

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 #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Colby Rank #582

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Pierce mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Colby and Pierce boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.