Frederick vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 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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Frederick Rank #424

Colby Rank #582

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Frederick or Colby more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Colby mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Frederick and Colby boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.