Colter vs Emmett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colter

Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#218
Total SSA Count
1,643
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Colt

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Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Colter Rank #218
Emmett Rank #119

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #218 for Colter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colter ___

  • Colter James
  • Colter Reed
  • Colter Wayne
  • Colter Dean
  • Colter Blake
  • Colter Ray

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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Ryder Beckett Scout Wren Harper

If you choose Emmett

Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colter or Emmett more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Colter and Emmett mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colter and Emmett boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Emmett is primarily a boy name.

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