Keith vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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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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Keith Rank #758

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Colby mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Keith and Colby boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.