Scott vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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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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Scott Rank #566

Colby Rank #582

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Scott or Colby more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Scott and Colby mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Scott and Colby boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.