Colin vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Colin Rank #335

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Kenneth mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Colin and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.