Colten vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Colten Rank #899

Ernest Rank #1,085

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Colten or Ernest more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Colten and Ernest mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Colten and Ernest boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.