Dylan vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Dylan Rank #28

Colton Rank #98

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Dylan or Colton more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Colton mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Dylan and Colton boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.