Colton vs Connor

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 #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Colton Rank #98

Connor Rank #136

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Colton or Connor more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Colton and Connor mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colton and Connor boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.