Colton vs Patrick

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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Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pat, Paddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Patrick Rank #221

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #221 for Patrick.

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

Patrick ___

  • Patrick James
  • Patrick Michael
  • Patrick John
  • Patrick Joseph
  • Patrick Thomas
  • Patrick Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Patrick more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Colton and Patrick mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Colton and Patrick boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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