Colton vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Colton Rank #98

Paul Rank #264

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Colton or Paul more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Colton and Paul mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Colton and Paul boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.