Avery vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Girl #31 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of elves"

Origin: Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
5,632
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ave, Avie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Avery →

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
Full profile for Colton →

Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31
Colton Rank #98

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #98 for Colton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avery ___

  • Avery Grace
  • Avery Rose
  • Avery Mae
  • Avery Jane
  • Avery Kate
  • Avery Lynn

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 Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Colton

Caden Brayden Preston Jayden Avery

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Colton more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Avery and Colton mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Avery and Colton boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a girl name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Colton vs Avery Avery vs Nova Avery vs Leilani Avery vs Madelyn Avery vs Allison
← Full profile: Avery ← Full profile: Colton Browse all baby names