Liam vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Liam Rank #1

Colton Rank #98

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Liam or Colton more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Liam and Colton mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Liam and Colton boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.