Colton vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Colton Rank #98

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and John mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colton and John boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.