Colten vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Colten Rank #899

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Colten or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Colten and Jefferson mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Colten and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.