US Popularity:23424
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Irish, Scottish
Meaning:Keeper of colts; Descendant of Coltarán
Coltrane is a masculine name of British, Scottish, and Irish origins. As a Scottish and British last name, Coltrane inherits the meaning “keeper of colts” as a derivative of Coulthard or Coulthart. A colt is a young male horse, so if you’re a horse lover, this makes for a great way for you and baby to share your appreciation for this majestic creature. Coltrane is also considered an Anglicization of the Irish last name Ó Coltaráin, which means “descendant of Coltarán.” If you want baby to share the horse's lively, energetic personality, naming them Coltrane will remind them to grab life by the reins.

Famous People Named Coltrane

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  • John Coltrane
    Musician
  • Robbie Coltrane
    Comedian

How Popular Is The Name Coltrane?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#11122
in 2022
- 4347
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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