Colten vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Colten Rank #899

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Colten or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Colten and Wes mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Colten and Wes boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.