Colin vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Colin Rank #335

King Rank #343

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #343 for King.

Is Colin or King more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Colin and King mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Colin and King boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.