Colin vs Sutton

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Colin Rank #335
Sutton Rank #197

Sutton is more popular, ranked #197 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

Sutton ___

  • Sutton Grace
  • Sutton Mae
  • Sutton Elizabeth
  • Sutton Claire
  • Sutton Rose
  • Sutton Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colin

Declan Ronan Siobhan Bridget Aiden

If you choose Sutton

Piper Reeve Emerson Wells Carter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colin or Sutton more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #197 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Sutton mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Sutton means "south farm" (Old English origin).

Are Colin and Sutton boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a girl name.

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