Colt vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colt

Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Colt Rank #276

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Colt or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Colt and River mean?

Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Colt and River boy or girl names?

Colt is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.