Wes vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Canadian

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Wes Rank #745

Colten Rank #899

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Wes or Colten more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Wes and Colten mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Wes and Colten boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.