Colin vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#335
Total SSA Count
1,035
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Col

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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

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Popularity Comparison

Colin Rank #335
Edgar Rank #460

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #460 for Edgar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colin ___

  • Colin James
  • Colin Patrick
  • Colin Michael
  • Colin Andrew
  • Colin Lee

Edgar ___

  • Edgar James
  • Edgar Allan
  • Edgar William
  • Edgar Thomas
  • Edgar Joseph
  • Edgar Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colin

Declan Ronan Siobhan Bridget Aiden

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colin or Edgar more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Colin and Edgar mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Colin and Edgar boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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