Colton vs Alan

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 #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Colton Rank #98

Alan Rank #167

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Colton or Alan more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Colton and Alan mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Colton and Alan boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.