Colin vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Colin Rank #335

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Eric mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Colin and Eric boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.