Jake vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jake Rank #423

Colby Rank #582

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Jake or Colby more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Jake and Colby mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jake and Colby boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.