Sean vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish 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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Sean Rank #437

Colby Rank #582

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Sean or Colby more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Sean and Colby mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sean and Colby boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.