Colton vs Cole

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 #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Colton Rank #98

Cole Rank #162

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Colton or Cole more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Colton and Cole mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Colton and Cole boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.