Jacob vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #41
Total SSA Count: 6,496
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Jacob Rank #41

Colton Rank #98

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacob or Colton more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Colton mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Jacob and Colton boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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