Davis vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Davis Rank #646

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Colby mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Davis and Colby boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.