Colton vs Liam

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 #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

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Colton Rank #98

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Liam mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Colton and Liam boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.