Julius vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#582
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Colby Rank #582

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #582 for Colby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Colby more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Julius and Colby mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Julius and Colby boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.

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