Colin vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Colin Rank #335

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Gavin mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Colin and Gavin boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.