Colin vs Damon

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 #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Colin Rank #335

Damon Rank #456

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Colin or Damon more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Colin and Damon mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Colin and Damon boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.