Colin vs Julius

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 #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Roman European American Scandinavian

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Colin Rank #335

Julius Rank #390

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #390 for Julius.

Is Colin or Julius more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Colin and Julius mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Colin and Julius boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.