Colten vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Colten Rank #899

Shepard Rank #942

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Colten or Shepard more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Colten and Shepard mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Colten and Shepard boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.