River vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #112
Total SSA Count: 3,138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

River Rank #112

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Colton mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are River and Colton boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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