Colin vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Colin Rank #335

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Paul mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Colin and Paul boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.