Colin vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Colin Rank #335

Killian Rank #370

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Colin or Killian more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Colin and Killian mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colin and Killian boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.