Colten vs Cain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Colten Rank #899

Cain Rank #979

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Colten or Cain more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Colten and Cain mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colten and Cain boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Cain is primarily a boy name.