Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Colton Rank #98

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #98 for Colton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Colton

Caden Brayden Preston Jayden Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Colton more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Colton mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Charlotte and Colton boy or girl names?

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

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