Nicholas vs Colt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Colt Rank #276

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Nicholas or Colt more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Colt mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Colt boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.