Colton vs Chong

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Chong Rank #31,507

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Chong more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Colton and Chong mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Colton and Chong boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.

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