Colt vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colt

Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Colt Rank #276

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Colt or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Colt and August mean?

Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Colt and August boy or girl names?

Colt is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.