Colton vs Tate

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 #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Colton Rank #98

Tate Rank #210

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Colton or Tate more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Colton and Tate mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Colton and Tate boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.