Colton vs Silas

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 #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Colton Rank #98

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Colton or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Silas mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Colton and Silas boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.