Colin vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Colin Rank #335

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Alan mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Colin and Alan boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.