Colton vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Colton Rank #98

Avery Rank #259

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Colton or Avery more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Colton and Avery mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Colton and Avery boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.