Colby vs Troy

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 #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

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Colby Rank #582

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Troy mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Colby and Troy boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.