Stephen vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek 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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Stephen Rank #378

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Colin mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Stephen and Colin boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.