Kolby vs Mars

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kolby Rank #1,272
Mars Rank #1,455

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1455 for Mars.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kolby ___

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

Mars ___

  • Mars James
  • Mars Alexander
  • Mars Orion
  • Mars Leo
  • Mars River
  • Mars Thatcher

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kolby

Kollyns Kolsen Hadley Parker Presley

If you choose Mars

Luna Orion Aurora Juno Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolby or Mars more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Mars mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin).

Are Kolby and Mars boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Mars is primarily a boy name.

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