Dean vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#142
Total SSA Count
2,545
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Dean Rank #142
Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #142 for Dean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dean or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Colton mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Dean and Colton boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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