Cameron vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cameron

Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #66
Total SSA Count: 4,817
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #98
Total SSA Count: 3,588
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cameron Rank #66

Colton Rank #98

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cameron or Colton more popular?

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Cameron and Colton mean?

Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Cameron and Colton boy or girl names?

Cameron is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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