Colten vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Colten Rank #899

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Colten or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Colten and Neil mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Colten and Neil boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.