Colin vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Colin Rank #335

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Blake mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Colin and Blake boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.