Kolby vs Perry

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

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Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kolby Rank #1,272
Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1272 for Kolby.

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

Perry ___

  • Perry James
  • Perry Lee
  • Perry Andrew
  • Perry Thomas
  • Perry Alexander
  • Perry Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kolby

Kollyns Kolsen Hadley Parker Presley

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolby or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Perry mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Kolby and Perry boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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