Colton vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
George Rank #123

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or George more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Colton and George mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Colton and George boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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