Uriah vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
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

Uriah Rank #655
Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #655 for Uriah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uriah or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Uriah and Colby mean?

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

Are Uriah and Colby boy or girl names?

Uriah is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.

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