Amelia vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Col, Coy, Coie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Colby Rank #582

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #582 for Colby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Colby ___

  • Colby James
  • Colby Lee
  • Colby Ray
  • Colby Dean
  • Colby Scott
  • Colby Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Colby

Caden Brady Hailey Kelsey Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Colby more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Colby mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Colby boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Colby is primarily a boy name.

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