Colton vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Colton Rank #98

Knox Rank #209

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Colton or Knox more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Colton and Knox mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Colton and Knox boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.