Alan vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Alan Rank #167

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Colton mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Alan and Colton boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.