Colt vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colt

Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Colt Rank #276

Dalton Rank #433

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Colt or Dalton more popular?

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Colt and Dalton mean?

Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Colt and Dalton boy or girl names?

Colt is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.