Kolby vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Kolby Rank #1,272

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Is Kolby or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Gerald mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Kolby and Gerald boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.