Salem vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

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Salem Rank #635

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Salem or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Salem and Colby mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Salem and Colby boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.