Marshall vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

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Marshall Rank #392

Colby Rank #582

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Marshall or Colby more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Colby mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Marshall and Colby boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.