Colton vs Hendrix

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

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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Hendrix Rank #296

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #296 for Hendrix.

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

Hendrix ___

  • Hendrix James
  • Hendrix Lee
  • Hendrix Cole
  • Hendrix Ray
  • Hendrix Stone
  • Hendrix Blues

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Hendrix more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Hendrix at #296 in the United States.

What do Colton and Hendrix mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Hendrix means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Colton and Hendrix boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Hendrix is primarily a boy name.

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