Avery vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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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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Avery Rank #259

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Colton mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Avery and Colton boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.