Marlon vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Colten mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Marlon and Colten boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.