Colton vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Colton Rank #98

Abel Rank #220

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Colton or Abel more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Colton and Abel mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colton and Abel boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.