Colton vs Adrian

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 #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Colton Rank #98

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Adrian mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Colton and Adrian boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.