Harry vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 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

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Colby mean?

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

Are Harry and Colby boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.