Colin vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Colin Rank #335

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Barrett mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Colin and Barrett boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.