Phillip vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

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Phillip Rank #627

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Colby mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Phillip and Colby boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.