Colleen vs Varney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colleen

Girl #2,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"girl, young woman"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,797
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole, Coco

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Varney

Boy #20,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the alder grove"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Norman British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,393
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Varn, Var

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colleen Rank #2,797
Varney Rank #20,393

Colleen is more popular, ranked #2797 vs #20393 for Varney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colleen ___

  • Colleen Marie
  • Colleen Ann
  • Colleen Patricia
  • Colleen Frances
  • Colleen Rose
  • Colleen Elizabeth

Varney ___

  • Varney James
  • Varney Hugh
  • Varney Thomas
  • Varney William
  • Varney Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colleen

Bridget Siobhan Patrick Kieran Maureen

If you choose Varney

Percy Cecil Mabel Viola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colleen or Varney more popular?

Colleen is more popular, ranked #2797 compared to Varney at #20393 in the United States.

What do Colleen and Varney mean?

Colleen means "girl, young woman" (Irish Gaelic origin). Varney means "from the alder grove" (Old French origin).

Are Colleen and Varney boy or girl names?

Colleen is primarily a girl name. Varney is primarily a boy name.

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