Brandon vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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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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Brandon Rank #230

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Brandon or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Colton mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Brandon and Colton boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.