Boston vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628
Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #628 for Boston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

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 Boston

Austin Denver Hudson Brooklyn Camden

If you choose Colby

Caden Brady Hailey Kelsey Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Colby mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Boston and Colby boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.

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