Colton vs Leon

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 #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Colton Rank #98

Leon Rank #141

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Colton or Leon more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Colton and Leon mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Colton and Leon boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.