Colton vs Milo

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 #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Colton Rank #98

Milo Rank #120

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #120 for Milo.

Is Colton or Milo more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Colton and Milo mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Colton and Milo boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.