Alex vs Colt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Colt Rank #276

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Alex or Colt more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Alex and Colt mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Colt boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.