Ben vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Ben Rank #802

Colten Rank #899

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Ben or Colten more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Ben and Colten mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ben and Colten boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.