Colton vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #98
Total SSA Count: 3,588
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Alex Milo Thomas Angelo

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Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #186
Total SSA Count: 1,984
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98

Barrett Rank #186

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Barrett more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Colton and Barrett mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Colton and Barrett boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.

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