Colten vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Colten Rank #899

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Colten or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Colten and Alec mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Colten and Alec boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.