Jay vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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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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Jay Rank #397

Colby Rank #582

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Jay or Colby more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Jay and Colby mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jay and Colby boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.