Colton vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Colton Rank #98

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Ian mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Colton and Ian boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.