Ryan vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Colton Rank #98

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Ryan or Colton more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Colton mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Ryan and Colton boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.