Patrick vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Colin Rank #335

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Patrick or Colin more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Colin mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Patrick and Colin boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.