Toby vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

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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Toby Rank #1,106

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Colby mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Toby and Colby boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.