George vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Colton mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are George and Colton boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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