Kolby vs Gary

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 #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Kolby Rank #1,272

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Is Kolby or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Gary mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kolby and Gary boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.