Colten

Boy's name

Colten is of Old English origin, derived from the words "col" meaning "coal" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "town."

Meaning Cole's town
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 262 Falling
Peak year 2009

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Notable Namesakes

  • Colten Teubert - Ice hockey player
  • Colten Moore - Freestyle snowmobile rider
  • Colten St. Clair - College football player
  • Colten Brewer - Baseball pitcher
  • Colten Ellis - Junior ice hockey goaltender

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