Wilder vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

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Wilder Rank #391

Colby Rank #582

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Wilder or Colby more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Colby mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wilder and Colby boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.