Colton vs Kenneth

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

✓ All Clear
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Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Kenneth Rank #284

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Kenneth more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Colton and Kenneth mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Colton and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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