Colton vs Xander

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
Xander Rank #216

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #216 for Xander.

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

Xander ___

  • Xander James
  • Xander Cole
  • Xander Reid
  • Xander Blake
  • Xander Grey
  • Xander Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Xander more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Colton and Xander mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Colton and Xander boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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