Gregory vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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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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Gregory Rank #538

Colby Rank #582

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Gregory or Colby more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Colby mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gregory and Colby boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.