Colten vs Marlon

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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Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,088
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colten Rank #899
Marlon Rank #1,088

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1088 for Marlon.

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

Marlon ___

  • Marlon James
  • Marlon Anthony
  • Marlon Xavier
  • Marlon Dean
  • Marlon Lee
  • Marlon Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colten

Mason Wyatt Beau Scarlett Hadley

If you choose Marlon

Leon Vivian Stella Cleo Rex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colten or Marlon more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Colten and Marlon mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Colten and Marlon boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.

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