Colton vs John

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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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #98 for Colton.

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

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colton

Caden Brayden Preston Jayden Avery

If you choose John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and John mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colton and John boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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