Charles vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Charles Rank #51

Colton Rank #98

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Charles or Colton more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Charles and Colton mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Charles and Colton boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.