Colton vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Colton Rank #98

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Beau mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Colton and Beau boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.