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Judd vs Kolby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,272
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Judd Rank #1,411
Kolby Rank #1,272

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1411 for Judd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judd or Kolby more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Judd at #1411 in the United States.

What do Judd and Kolby mean?

Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Judd and Kolby boy or girl names?

Judd is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.

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