Colton vs Jasper

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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Jasper

Boy #133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

English Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#133
Total SSA Count
2,750
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jas, Jazz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Jasper Rank #133

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #133 for Jasper.

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

Jasper ___

  • Jasper Theodore
  • Jasper Elliot
  • Jasper Cole
  • Jasper Henry
  • Jasper Reid
  • Jasper Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Jasper more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Jasper at #133 in the United States.

What do Colton and Jasper mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Jasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Colton and Jasper boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Jasper is primarily a boy name.

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