Colton vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Colton Rank #98

Peter Rank #192

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Colton or Peter more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Colton and Peter mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Colton and Peter boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.