Kolby vs Psalm

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
Psalm Rank #1,172

Psalm is more popular, ranked #1172 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

Psalm ___

  • Psalm Isaiah
  • Psalm David
  • Psalm Grace
  • Psalm Emmanuel
  • Psalm Elijah
  • Psalm Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kolby

Kollyns Kolsen Hadley Parker Presley

If you choose Psalm

Saint True North Genesis Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolby or Psalm more popular?

Psalm is more popular, ranked #1172 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Psalm mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Psalm means "sacred song, hymn" (Greek origin).

Are Kolby and Psalm boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Psalm is primarily a boy name.

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