Colton vs Gavin

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

Colton Rank #98
Gavin Rank #254

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #254 for Gavin.

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

Gavin ___

  • Gavin James
  • Gavin Michael
  • Gavin Thomas
  • Gavin Lee
  • Gavin Scott
  • Gavin Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colton

Caden Brayden Preston Jayden Avery

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Gavin more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Colton and Gavin mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Colton and Gavin boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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