Colton vs Greyson

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

Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Greyson Rank #127

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #127 for Greyson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Greyson more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do Colton and Greyson mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Colton and Greyson boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.

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