River vs Colt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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River Rank #112

Colt Rank #276

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #276 for Colt.

Is River or Colt more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do River and Colt mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are River and Colt boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.