Colin vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Colin Rank #335

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Edward mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Colin and Edward boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.