Colton vs Jace

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

Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
3,113
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Jace Rank #114

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #114 for Jace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Jace more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Jace at #114 in the United States.

What do Colton and Jace mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Colton and Jace boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.

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