Colin vs Briggs

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 #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Colin Rank #335

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Briggs mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Colin and Briggs boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.