Kolby vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Kolby Rank #1,272

Linus Rank #1,423

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Kolby or Linus more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Linus mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Kolby and Linus boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.