Colton vs Benjamin

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 #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Colton Rank #98

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Benjamin mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colton and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.