Colin vs Evan

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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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colin Rank #335
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #335 for Colin.

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

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colin

Declan Ronan Siobhan Bridget Aiden

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colin or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Evan mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Colin and Evan boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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