Alex vs Colter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

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Alex Rank #205

Colter Rank #218

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #218 for Colter.

Is Alex or Colter more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Alex and Colter mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Alex and Colter boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.