Colton vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Colton Rank #98

Gavin Rank #254

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Colton or Gavin more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Colton and Gavin mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Colton and Gavin boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.