Seth vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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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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Seth Rank #559

Colby Rank #582

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Seth or Colby more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Seth and Colby mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Seth and Colby boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.