Colton vs Edward

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 #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Colton Rank #98

Edward Rank #228

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Colton or Edward more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Colton and Edward mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Colton and Edward boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.