Colley
Pronunciation: [ k-AHL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Colley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 18 babies have been named Colley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Colley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,338 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,338
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"farm garden, upper estate enclosure"
#26,532 in US
Hebrew origin
"God is salvation"
#26,383 in US
Latin origin
"woodland spirit"
#26,245 in US
English origin
"day's light, brightness"
#26,270 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"slender; narrow passage"
#26,386 in US
Germanic (via Harriet) origin
"home ruler"
#26,480 in US
Vietnamese origin
"faith; trust; belief"
#26,239 in US
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About the Name Colley
Colley is a boy name .
Colley is currently ranked #26,338 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Colley include Col, Coll, Colly, Collie, Coy, Coie, and Colkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Colley include Collin, Collins, Collier . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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