Benjamin vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Benjamin Rank #11

Colton Rank #98

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Benjamin or Colton more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Colton mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Benjamin and Colton boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.