Byron vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#884
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#899
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Byron Rank #884
Colten Rank #899

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #899 for Colten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron or Colten more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Byron and Colten mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Byron and Colten boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.

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