Colin vs Andy

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 #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

English American Spanish

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Colin Rank #335

Andy Rank #489

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #489 for Andy.

Is Colin or Andy more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Colin and Andy mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Colin and Andy boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Andy is primarily a boy name.