Colby vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Colby Rank #582

Shane Rank #602

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Colby or Shane more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Colby and Shane mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Colby and Shane boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.