Eric vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Eric Rank #252

Colin Rank #335

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Eric or Colin more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Eric and Colin mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Eric and Colin boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.