Ethan vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Ethan Rank #19

Colton Rank #98

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Ethan or Colton more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Colton mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Ethan and Colton boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.