Collins vs Williams

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collins

Boy #2,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Colin"

Origin: Irish patronymic

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Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Collins Rank #2,533

Williams Rank #2,530

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #2533 for Collins.

Is Collins or Williams more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Collins at #2533 in the United States.

What do Collins and Williams mean?

Collins means "son of Colin" (Irish patronymic origin). Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Collins and Williams boy or girl names?

Collins is primarily a boy name. Williams is primarily a boy name.