Dale vs Kolt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,309
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Kolt

Boy #1,257 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young male horse"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,257
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dale Rank #1,309
Kolt Rank #1,257

Kolt is more popular, ranked #1257 vs #1309 for Dale.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dale ___

  • Dale Edward
  • Dale Robert
  • Dale Wayne
  • Dale Michael
  • Dale Thomas
  • Dale Lee

Kolt ___

  • Kolt James
  • Kolt Lee
  • Kolt Wayne
  • Kolt Robert
  • Kolt Ray
  • Kolt Austin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dale

Glen Dean Terry Karen Susan

If you choose Kolt

Ryder Maverick Jace Wyatt Rhett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dale or Kolt more popular?

Kolt is more popular, ranked #1257 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Dale and Kolt mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Kolt means "young male horse" (Old English origin).

Are Dale and Kolt boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Kolt is primarily a boy name.

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