Colton vs Connor

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

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Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Connie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Connor Rank #136

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #136 for Connor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colton ___

  • Colton James
  • Colton Lee
  • Colton Wayne
  • Colton Blake
  • Colton Reid
  • Colton Thomas

Connor ___

  • Connor James
  • Connor Patrick
  • Connor Michael
  • Connor Ryan
  • Connor Thomas
  • Connor Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Connor more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Colton and Connor mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colton and Connor boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.

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