Colby vs Dalton

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

Colby Rank #582
Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #582 for Colby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colby ___

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

Dalton ___

  • Dalton James
  • Dalton Lee
  • Dalton Ray
  • Dalton Thomas
  • Dalton Wayne
  • Dalton Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colby

Caden Brady Hailey Kelsey Logan

If you choose Dalton

Colton Clayton Payton Savannah Brooklyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colby or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Dalton mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Colby and Dalton boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.

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