Kolby vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Kolby Rank #1,272

Bernard Rank #1,320

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Kolby or Bernard more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Bernard mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Kolby and Bernard boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.