Colin vs Robin

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 #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Colin Rank #335

Robin Rank #809

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Colin or Robin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Colin and Robin mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Colin and Robin boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.