Colton vs Daniel

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 #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Colton Rank #98

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Daniel mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colton and Daniel boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.