Colt vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colt

Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Colt Rank #276

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Colt or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Colt and Barrett mean?

Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Colt and Barrett boy or girl names?

Colt is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.