Samuel vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Samuel Rank #17

Colton Rank #98

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Samuel or Colton more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Colton mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Samuel and Colton boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.