Colin vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English Scottish American French

✓ All Clear

Colin Rank #335

Elliot Rank #150

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Elliot more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Elliot mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Colin and Elliot boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.