Bolt vs Alioth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bolt

Boy #19,007 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sudden dash or rush"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #18,817 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars"

Origin: Arabic

American Arabic

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Bolt Rank #19,007

Alioth Rank #18,817

Alioth is more popular, ranked #18817 vs #19007 for Bolt.

Is Bolt or Alioth more popular?

Alioth is more popular, ranked #18817 compared to Bolt at #19007 in the United States.

What do Bolt and Alioth mean?

Bolt means "sudden dash or rush" (Old English origin). Alioth means "fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars" (Arabic origin).

Are Bolt and Alioth boy or girl names?

Bolt is primarily a boy name. Alioth is primarily a boy name.