Edward vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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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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Edward Rank #228

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Colton mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Edward and Colton boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.