Colton vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Colton Rank #98

Derek Rank #258

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Colton or Derek more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Colton and Derek mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Colton and Derek boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.