Tomas vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tomas

Boy #735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Czech Slovak Lithuanian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#735
Total SSA Count
355
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#582
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tomas Rank #735
Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #735 for Tomas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomas or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Tomas at #735 in the United States.

What do Tomas and Colby mean?

Tomas means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Tomas and Colby boy or girl names?

Tomas is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.

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