Alexis vs Collin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex

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Collin

Boy #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Col

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Collin Rank #490

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #490 for Collin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

Collin ___

  • Collin James
  • Collin Reid
  • Collin Thomas
  • Collin Patrick
  • Collin Grant
  • Collin Ross

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Collin

Declan Fiona Brendan Maeve Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Collin more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Collin at #490 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Collin mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alexis and Collin boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.

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