Kolby vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

✓ All Clear

Kolby Rank #1,272

Anson Rank #1,396

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Kolby or Anson more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Anson mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Kolby and Anson boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.