Johnny vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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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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Johnny Rank #458

Colby Rank #582

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Johnny or Colby more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Colby mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Johnny and Colby boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.