Colton vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5
Total SSA Count: 11,793
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Colton Evan Elliot Judah

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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and James mean?

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

Are Colton and James boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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