Colin vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Colin Rank #335

Edgar Rank #460

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Colin or Edgar more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Colin and Edgar mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Colin and Edgar boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.