Colby vs Salem

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 #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Colby Rank #582

Salem Rank #635

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Colby or Salem more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Colby and Salem mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colby and Salem boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.