Johnny vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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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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Johnny Rank #458

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Colin mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Johnny and Colin boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.