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Collin vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collin

Boy #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Collin Rank #490
Madden Rank #690

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #690 for Madden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collin or Madden more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Collin and Madden mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Collin and Madden boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.

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