Ray vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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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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Ray Rank #777

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Colby mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ray and Colby boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.