Colton vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Colton Rank #98

Brandon Rank #230

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Colton or Brandon more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Colton and Brandon mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Colton and Brandon boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.