Azriel vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azriel

Boy #609 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my help, help of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Fantasy/Literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#609
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Azzy, Raz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Azriel Rank #609
Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #609 for Azriel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azriel ___

  • Azriel Kai
  • Azriel Eli
  • Azriel Levi
  • Azriel Cassian
  • Azriel Nate
  • Azriel Cole

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 Azriel

Cassian Nesta Feyre Rhysand Elain

If you choose Colby

Caden Brady Hailey Kelsey Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azriel or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Azriel at #609 in the United States.

What do Azriel and Colby mean?

Azriel means "God is my help, help of God" (Hebrew origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Azriel and Colby boy or girl names?

Azriel is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.

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