John vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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John Rank #21

Colton Rank #98

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #98 for Colton.

Is John or Colton more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do John and Colton mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are John and Colton boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.