Kolby vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Kolby Rank #1,272

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Is Kolby or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Kye mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kolby and Kye boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.