Colten vs Jethro

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

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Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,082
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jet, Jeth

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Popularity Comparison

Colten Rank #899
Jethro Rank #1,082

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colten ___

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

Jethro ___

  • Jethro James
  • Jethro Lee
  • Jethro Cole
  • Jethro Blue
  • Jethro Reid
  • Jethro Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colten

Mason Wyatt Beau Scarlett Hadley

If you choose Jethro

Ezra Elijah Moses Miriam Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colten or Jethro more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Colten and Jethro mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colten and Jethro boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.

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