Edwin vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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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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Edwin Rank #383

Colby Rank #582

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Edwin or Colby more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Colby mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Edwin and Colby boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.