Daniel vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Daniel Rank #16

Colton Rank #98

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Daniel or Colton more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Colton mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Daniel and Colton boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.