Avery vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Avery Rank #259

Colin Rank #335

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Avery or Colin more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Avery and Colin mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Avery and Colin boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.