Colton vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Colton Rank #98

Eric Rank #252

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Colton or Eric more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Colton and Eric mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Colton and Eric boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.