Nelson vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Nelson Rank #778

Colten Rank #899

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Nelson or Colten more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Colten mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Nelson and Colten boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.