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David vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Colton Rank #98

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Colton more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do David and Colton mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are David and Colton boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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