Colton vs Holden

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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Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#281
Total SSA Count
1,205
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holdy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Holden Rank #281

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #281 for Holden.

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

Holden ___

  • Holden James
  • Holden Cole
  • Holden William
  • Holden Thomas
  • Holden Gray
  • Holden Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Colton

Caden Brayden Preston Jayden Avery

If you choose Holden

Hudson Parker Wren Sloane Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Holden more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Colton and Holden mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Colton and Holden boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.

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