Colton vs Matthew

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Matthew mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Colton and Matthew boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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