Colton vs Tatum

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
Tatum Rank #195

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #195 for Tatum.

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

Tatum ___

  • Tatum James
  • Tatum Michael
  • Tatum Alexander
  • Tatum Lee
  • Tatum Blake
  • Tatum River

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Tatum more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Colton and Tatum mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Colton and Tatum boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Tatum is primarily a boy name.

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