Alex vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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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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Alex Rank #205

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Colton mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Alex and Colton boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.