Colten vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Colten Rank #899

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Colten or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Colten and Forest mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Colten and Forest boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.