Colby Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Colby Name at a Glance

Name	Colby
Meaning	Dark-skinned.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Colby Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Colby means “Dark-skinned”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Colby Name Origin

Our database records Colby under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Colby a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Colby is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Colby

When considering Colby for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.