Andrew vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Colton Rank #98

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Colton more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Colton mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Andrew and Colton boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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