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Obie vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obie

Boy #5,401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,401
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#582
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Obie Rank #5,401
Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #5401 for Obie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obie or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Obie at #5401 in the United States.

What do Obie and Colby mean?

Obie means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Obie and Colby boy or girl names?

Obie is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.

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