Colin vs Atticus

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 #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

English American classical

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Colin Rank #335

Atticus Rank #277

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Atticus more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Atticus mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Colin and Atticus boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.