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Colby vs Toby

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

All Clear

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Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Colby Rank #582
Toby Rank #1,106

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colby or Toby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Colby and Toby mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colby and Toby boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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