Morgan vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#532
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#335
Total SSA Count
1,035
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Morgan Rank #532
Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #532 for Morgan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morgan or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Morgan at #532 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Colin mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Morgan and Colin boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.

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