Colt vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Colt Rank #276
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #276 for Colt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colt or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Colt and Paul mean?

Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Colt and Paul boy or girl names?

Colt is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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