Jacob vs Colter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

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Jacob Rank #41

Colter Rank #218

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #218 for Colter.

Is Jacob or Colter more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Colter mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Jacob and Colter boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.