Colton vs Leo

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 #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Colton Rank #98

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Leo mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Colton and Leo boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.