Colin vs Edwin

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 #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Colin Rank #335

Edwin Rank #383

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Colin or Edwin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Colin and Edwin mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Colin and Edwin boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.