John vs Colter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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John Rank #21

Colter Rank #218

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #218 for Colter.

Is John or Colter more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do John and Colter mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are John and Colter boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.