Davion vs Kolby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davion

Boy #1,240 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (from David)"

Origin: Hebrew via American coinage

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,240
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dav, Davi, Davy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,272
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davion Rank #1,240
Kolby Rank #1,272

Davion is more popular, ranked #1240 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davion ___

  • Davion Lee
  • Davion James
  • Davion Michael
  • Davion Andre
  • Davion Jamal
  • Davion Ray

Kolby ___

  • Kolby James
  • Kolby Ray
  • Kolby Dean
  • Kolby Lee
  • Kolby Wayne
  • Kolby Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davion

Jaylen Kamari Zion Amara Naomi

If you choose Kolby

Kollyns Kolsen Hadley Parker Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davion or Kolby more popular?

Davion is more popular, ranked #1240 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Davion and Kolby mean?

Davion means "beloved (from David)" (Hebrew via American coinage origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Davion and Kolby boy or girl names?

Davion is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.

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