Colin vs Tate

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 #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Colin Rank #335

Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Tate mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Colin and Tate boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.