Colin vs Edwin

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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Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Win

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Popularity Comparison

Colin Rank #335
Edwin Rank #383

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #383 for Edwin.

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

Edwin ___

  • Edwin James
  • Edwin Charles
  • Edwin Allen
  • Edwin Albert
  • Edwin Lee
  • Edwin Francis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colin

Declan Ronan Siobhan Bridget Aiden

If you choose Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colin or Edwin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Colin and Edwin mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Colin and Edwin boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.

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