Colby vs Edgar

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

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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colby Rank #582
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 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

Edgar ___

  • Edgar James
  • Edgar Allan
  • Edgar William
  • Edgar Thomas
  • Edgar Joseph
  • Edgar Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colby

Caden Brady Hailey Kelsey Logan

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colby or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Edgar mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Colby and Edgar boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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