Colby vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Colby Rank #582

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Roy mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Colby and Roy boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.