Duke vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

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Duke Rank #710

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Colby mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Duke and Colby boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.