Colton vs Riley

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

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Colton Rank #98

Riley Rank #229

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Colton or Riley more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Colton and Riley mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Colton and Riley boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.