Nick vs Kolby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,272
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Kolby Rank #1,272

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Kolby more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Kolby mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Nick and Kolby boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.

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