Jared vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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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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Jared Rank #394

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Jared or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Colin mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jared and Colin boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.