Abel vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Abel Rank #220

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Colton mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Abel and Colton boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.