Gary vs Kolby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Kolby Rank #1,272

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Is Gary or Kolby more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kolby mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gary and Kolby boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.