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Colter vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Colter Rank #218
Patrick Rank #221

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colter or Patrick more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Colter and Patrick mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Colter and Patrick boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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