Colton vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Jason Rank #148

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #148 for Jason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Jason more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Colton and Jason mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Colton and Jason boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.

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