King vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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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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King Rank #343

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Colin mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are King and Colin boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.