Colton vs Grant

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 #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Colton Rank #98

Grant Rank #241

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Colton or Grant more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Colton and Grant mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Colton and Grant boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.