Colin vs Patrick

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 #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Colin Rank #335

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Patrick mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Colin and Patrick boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.