Colton vs Jacob

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

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Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Jacob mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colton and Jacob boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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