Colton vs Charles

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 #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Colton Rank #98

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Charles mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Colton and Charles boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.