Paul vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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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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Paul Rank #264

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Colton mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Paul and Colton boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.