Colby vs Reece

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 #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Colby Rank #582

Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Reece mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Colby and Reece boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.