Kevin vs Colt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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Kevin Rank #196

Colt Rank #276

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Kevin or Colt more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Colt mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Kevin and Colt boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.