Colton vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Colton Rank #98

Evan Rank #143

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Colton or Evan more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Colton and Evan mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Colton and Evan boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.