Colin vs Ledger

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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Ledger

Boy #503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"record keeper"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#503
Total SSA Count
606
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ledge, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Colin Rank #335
Ledger Rank #503

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #503 for Ledger.

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

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colin

Declan Ronan Siobhan Bridget Aiden

If you choose Ledger

Archer Fletcher Scout Wren Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colin or Ledger more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Ledger at #503 in the United States.

What do Colin and Ledger mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Colin and Ledger boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Ledger is primarily a boy name.

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