Colter vs Kai

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 #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Colter Rank #218

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #218 for Colter.

Is Colter or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Colter and Kai mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Colter and Kai boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.