Colton vs Milo

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
Milo Rank #120

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #120 for Milo.

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

Milo ___

  • Milo James
  • Milo Thomas
  • Milo Reid
  • Milo Fox
  • Milo Bear
  • Milo Gray

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Milo more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Colton and Milo mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Colton and Milo boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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