Colin vs Jensen

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 #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Colin Rank #335

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Jensen mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Colin and Jensen boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.