Colby vs Lewis

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

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Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lew, Louie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colby Rank #582
Lewis Rank #435

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 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

Lewis ___

  • Lewis James
  • Lewis Arthur
  • Lewis Charles
  • Lewis Thomas
  • Lewis Henry
  • Lewis George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colby

Caden Brady Hailey Kelsey Logan

If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colby or Lewis more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Lewis mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Colby and Lewis boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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