Colton vs Jesse

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
Jesse Rank #187

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #187 for Jesse.

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

Jesse ___

  • Jesse James
  • Jesse Lee
  • Jesse Cole
  • Jesse Ray
  • Jesse Wayne
  • Jesse Alan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colton

Caden Brayden Preston Jayden Avery

If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Jesse more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Colton and Jesse mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colton and Jesse boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.

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