Ambrose vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#899
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Colt, Cole

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
Colten Rank #899

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #899 for Colten.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambrose ___

  • Ambrose James
  • Ambrose John
  • Ambrose Henry
  • Ambrose Gray
  • Ambrose Felix
  • Ambrose Leander

Colten ___

  • Colten James
  • Colten Ray
  • Colten Lee
  • Colten Thomas
  • Colten Dean
  • Colten Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Colten

Mason Wyatt Beau Scarlett Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Colten more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Colten mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ambrose and Colten boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.

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