Bear vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Bear Rank #829

Colten Rank #899

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Bear or Colten more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Bear and Colten mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Bear and Colten boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.