Colin vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Colin Rank #335

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Evan mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Colin and Evan boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.