Colby vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Colby Rank #582

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Seth mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Colby and Seth boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.