Nikolas vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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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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Nikolas Rank #726

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Nikolas or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Colby mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Nikolas and Colby boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.