Colin vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Colin Rank #335

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Malcolm mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Colin and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.