Paul vs Colt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Colt Rank #276

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Paul or Colt more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Paul and Colt mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Colt boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.