Colton vs Caleb

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 #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Colton Rank #98

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Caleb mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colton and Caleb boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.