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At a Glance: Name: Colt – Meaning: young horse – Origin: English – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KOHLT
Colt, pronounced KOHLT, means "young horse" in English — a name with real outdoor, on-the-move energy built right in. It fits a kid who feels most himself outside and tends to lead rather than follow. Short, easy to say, and it doesn't need any explaining.
Meaning & Origin of Colt
Meaning: Young horse.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Colt
Phonetic: KOHLT IPA: /ˈkoʊlt/
Popularity of Colt
Colt hit its highest point in 2019 at #210, when 1,833 boys were given the name. By 2024 it had eased to #276 with 1,224 babies named Colt — still a solidly used name, just past its busiest year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1957–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Colt mean?
Young horse. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Colt)
How do you pronounce Colt?
Colt is pronounced KOHLT (IPA: /ˈkoʊlt/).
Is Colt a popular name right now?
Colt peaked at #210 in 2019 and is ranked #276 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1957–2024.)
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