Felix vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#335
Total SSA Count
1,035
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Colin Rank #335

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #335 for Colin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Colin more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Felix and Colin mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Felix and Colin boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.

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