Jeffrey vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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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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Jeffrey Rank #521

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jeffrey or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Colin mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jeffrey and Colin boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.