Jefferson vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Jefferson Rank #711

Colten Rank #899

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Jefferson or Colten more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Colten mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jefferson and Colten boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.