Colten vs Kellan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Canadian

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Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Colten Rank #899

Kellan Rank #919

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Colten or Kellan more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Colten and Kellan mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colten and Kellan boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.