Colton vs Hayes

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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Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hay, Haie, Haykins

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Hayes Rank #160

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #160 for Hayes.

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

Hayes ___

  • Hayes Alexander
  • Hayes James
  • Hayes William
  • Hayes Michael
  • Hayes Oliver
  • Hayes Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Hayes more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Colton and Hayes mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Colton and Hayes boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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