Paul vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Paul Rank #264

Colin Rank #335

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Paul or Colin more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Paul and Colin mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Paul and Colin boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.