Collin vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collin

Boy #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Collin Rank #490

Sam Rank #652

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Collin or Sam more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Collin and Sam mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Collin and Sam boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.