Eric vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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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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Eric Rank #252

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Colton mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Eric and Colton boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.