Nelson vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Nelson Rank #778

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Colby mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Nelson and Colby boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.