Colten vs Brett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,061
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Colten Rank #899
Brett Rank #1,061

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1061 for Brett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colten or Brett more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Colten and Brett mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Colten and Brett boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Brett is primarily a boy name.

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