Colton vs Alex

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 #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Colton Rank #98

Alex Rank #205

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Colton or Alex more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Colton and Alex mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Colton and Alex boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.