Colby vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Colby Rank #582

Sam Rank #652

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Colby or Sam more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Colby and Sam mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colby and Sam boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.