Colton vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Colton Rank #98

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Aiden mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colton and Aiden boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.