Kenneth vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #284
Total SSA Count: 1,186
Syllables: 3
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

Kenneth Rank #284

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Colton mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Kenneth and Colton boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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