Augustus vs Collin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Collin Rank #490

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #490 for Collin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustus ___

  • Augustus James
  • Augustus Henry
  • Augustus William
  • Augustus Frederick
  • Augustus Theodore
  • Augustus Edmund

Collin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Collin

Declan Fiona Brendan Maeve Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Collin more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Collin at #490 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Collin mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Augustus and Collin boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.

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