Drew vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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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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Drew Rank #543

Colby Rank #582

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Drew or Colby more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Drew and Colby mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Drew and Colby boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.