Colton vs David

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 #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Colton Rank #98

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and David mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Colton and David boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.