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Colt vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colt

Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#276
Total SSA Count
1,224
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Colt Rank #276
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #276 for Colt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colt or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Colt and Simon mean?

Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colt and Simon boy or girl names?

Colt is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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