Colton vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Colton Rank #98

Declan Rank #131

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Colton or Declan more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Colton and Declan mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colton and Declan boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.