Hunter vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Hunter Rank #128

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Colton mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Hunter and Colton boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.