Colby vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Colby Rank #582

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Reed mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Colby and Reed boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.