Colton
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Colton
Colton derives from Old English, combining "col" (charcoal/coal) and "tun" (settlement/town), meaning "settlement of the coal workers" or "dark town." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with increased popularity as a given name since the late 20th century, though it originated as a place name in England.
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Etymology
Colton derives from Old English, combining "col" (charcoal/coal) and "tun" (settlement/town), meaning "settlement of the coal workers" or "dark town." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with increased popularity as a given name since the late 20th century, though it originated as a place name in England.
Colton currently ranks #103 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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