Kolby vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Kolby Rank #1,272

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Is Kolby or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Nova mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Kolby and Nova boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.