Colby vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Colby Rank #582

Wilson Rank #645

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Colby or Wilson more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Colby and Wilson mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Colby and Wilson boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.