Colter vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colter

Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Colter Rank #218

Killian Rank #370

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Colter or Killian more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Colter and Killian mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colter and Killian boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.