Roman vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Polish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
5,474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Colton Rank #98

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Colton more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Roman and Colton mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Roman and Colton boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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