Nathan vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Nathan Rank #62

Colton Rank #98

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Nathan or Colton more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Colton mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Nathan and Colton boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.