Colton vs Xander

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 #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Colton Rank #98

Xander Rank #216

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Colton or Xander more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Colton and Xander mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Colton and Xander boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.