Arrow vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari, Ro

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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

Arrow Rank #1,674
Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #1674 for Arrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arrow ___

  • Arrow James
  • Arrow Cole
  • Arrow Reed
  • Arrow Finn
  • Arrow Blake
  • Arrow Dean

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 Arrow

Archer Hunter Scout Wren Sage

If you choose Colby

Caden Brady Hailey Kelsey Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Arrow at #1674 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Colby mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Arrow and Colby boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.

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