Colton vs Cade

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

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Colton Rank #98

Cade Rank #272

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Colton or Cade more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Colton and Cade mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Colton and Cade boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.