Colt

Meaning of Colt

The name "Colt" literally means a young male horse. It can also be a short form of names like Colton, meaning "from the dark town."

Colt has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Colt

Colt has held fairly steady, sitting around #285 in 2025 after peaking at #210 in 2019.

Notable people named Colt

• Colt McCoy
  NFL Quarterback
• Colt Ford
  Country Music Singer
• Colt Prattes
  Actor and Dancer
• Colt Knost
  Professional Golfer
• Colt Cabana
  Professional Wrestler

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Questions about the name Colt

What does the name Colt mean?

Colt means the name "colt" literally means a young male horse. it can also be a short form of names like colton, meaning "from the dark town.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Colt a boy's or a girl's name?

Colt is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Colt?

In 2025, Colt ranked #285 for boys, down from #276 the year before.

When was Colt most popular?

Colt peaked at #210 in 2019.