Colin vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Colin Rank #335

Johnathan Rank #518

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Is Colin or Johnathan more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Colin and Johnathan mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colin and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.