Colton vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Colton Rank #98

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and August mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Colton and August boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.