Colton vs Henry

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

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6
Total SSA Count
11,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Henry mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Colton and Henry boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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