Legend vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #157
Total SSA Count: 2,275
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Tucker Aaron Elias Maddox

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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

Legend Rank #157

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #157 for Legend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Legend or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do Legend and Colton mean?

Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Legend and Colton boy or girl names?

Legend is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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