Colin vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Colin Rank #335

Avery Rank #259

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

Is Colin or Avery more popular?

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

What do Colin and Avery mean?

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

Are Colin and Avery boy or girl names?

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