Colby vs Royce

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 #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Colby Rank #582

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Royce mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Colby and Royce boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.