Colin vs Jake

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 #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Colin Rank #335

Jake Rank #423

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Colin or Jake more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Colin and Jake mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colin and Jake boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.