Colby vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #582
Total SSA Count: 489
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Alexis Drake Hugh Kieran

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Sutton

Boy #442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"southern settlement, south farm"

Origin: Old English (suð + tun)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #442
Total SSA Count: 712
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Colby Rank #582

Sutton Rank #442

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 vs #582 for Colby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colby or Sutton more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Sutton mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Colby and Sutton boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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