Wilson vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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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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Wilson Rank #645

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Colby mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wilson and Colby boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.