Colt vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colt

Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Colt Rank #276

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Colt or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Colt and Gavin mean?

Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Colt and Gavin boy or girl names?

Colt is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.