Davis vs Kolter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

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Kolter

Boy #836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"colt keeper, young horse handler"

Origin: Old English colt + occupational

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#836
Total SSA Count
296
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kolt, Cole

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Kolter Rank #836

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #836 for Kolter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davis ___

  • Davis James
  • Davis Lee
  • Davis Gray
  • Davis Cole
  • Davis Scott
  • Davis Flynn

Kolter ___

  • Kolter James
  • Kolter Ray
  • Kolter Lee
  • Kolter Wayne
  • Kolter Dean
  • Kolter Gray

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Davis

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If you choose Kolter

Colt Ryder Maverick Hunter Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Kolter more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Kolter at #836 in the United States.

What do Davis and Kolter mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Kolter means "colt keeper, young horse handler" (Old English colt + occupational origin).

Are Davis and Kolter boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Kolter is primarily a boy name.

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