Johnathan vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnathan

Boy #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Johnathan Rank #518

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Is Johnathan or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Johnathan and Colin mean?

Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Johnathan and Colin boy or girl names?

Johnathan is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.