Billy vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,051
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bill, Bills

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Billy Rank #1,051
Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1051 for Billy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Billy ___

  • Billy Ray
  • Billy Joe
  • Billy Dean
  • Billy James
  • Billy Lee
  • Billy Gene

Colten ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Billy

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Johnny Betty

If you choose Colten

Mason Wyatt Beau Scarlett Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billy or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Colten mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Billy and Colten boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.

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