Collin vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collin

Boy #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Collin Rank #490

Shawn Rank #639

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Collin or Shawn more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Collin and Shawn mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Collin and Shawn boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.