Colten vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Canadian

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Colten Rank #899

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Colten or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Colten and Trace mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Colten and Trace boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.