Colton vs Evan

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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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Evan Rank #143

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #143 for Evan.

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

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Colton

Caden Brayden Preston Jayden Avery

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Evan more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Colton and Evan mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Colton and Evan boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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