Colton vs River

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

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River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #112
Total SSA Count: 3,138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98

River Rank #112

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or River more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Colton and River mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Colton and River boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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