Abraham vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Colt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #204 for Abraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraham ___

  • Abraham Isaac
  • Abraham James
  • Abraham Lee
  • Abraham Thomas
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Abraham Samuel

Colton ___

  • Colton James
  • Colton Lee
  • Colton Wayne
  • Colton Blake
  • Colton Reid
  • Colton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abraham

Isaac Elijah Samuel Ruth Miriam

If you choose Colton

Caden Brayden Preston Jayden Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Colton mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Abraham and Colton boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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