Colin vs Walter

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 #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Colin Rank #335

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Walter mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Colin and Walter boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.