Colin vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Colin Rank #335

Augustus Rank #409

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Colin or Augustus more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Colin and Augustus mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Colin and Augustus boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.