Colten vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

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Colten Rank #899

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Colten or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Colten and Bode mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Colten and Bode boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.