Colton vs Kai

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 #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Colton Rank #98

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Kai mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Colton and Kai boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.