Colin vs Simon

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 #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Colin Rank #335

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Simon mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colin and Simon boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.