Mason vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #42
Total SSA Count: 6,471
Syllables: 2
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

Mason Rank #42

Colton Rank #98

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or Colton more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Mason and Colton mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Mason and Colton boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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