Paul vs Colter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

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Paul Rank #264

Colter Rank #218

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Colter more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Colter mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Paul and Colter boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.