Colt vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colt

Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Colt Rank #276

King Rank #343

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 vs #343 for King.

Is Colt or King more popular?

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Colt and King mean?

Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Colt and King boy or girl names?

Colt is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.