Kolby vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Kolby Rank #1,272

Markus Rank #1,231

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Is Kolby or Markus more popular?

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Markus mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Kolby and Markus boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.