Colter vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colter

Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Colter Rank #218

Ellis Rank #273

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Colter or Ellis more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Colter and Ellis mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Colter and Ellis boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.