Colby vs Scott

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 #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Colby Rank #582

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Scott mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Colby and Scott boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.