Colton vs Legend

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

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Jude Jace August Nathan

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Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #157
Total SSA Count: 2,275
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Andrew Silas Logan Crew

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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98

Legend Rank #157

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #157 for Legend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Legend more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do Colton and Legend mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are Colton and Legend boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.

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