Matthew vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33
Total SSA Count: 7,078
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Jason Eithan Myles Beckett

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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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Matthew Wyatt Hayden Colt

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

Colton Rank #98

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Colton more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Colton mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Matthew and Colton boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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