Collin vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collin

Boy #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Col

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Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daie, Damkins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Collin Rank #490
Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #490 for Collin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Collin ___

  • Collin James
  • Collin Reid
  • Collin Thomas
  • Collin Patrick
  • Collin Grant
  • Collin Ross

Damon ___

  • Damon James
  • Damon Alexander
  • Damon Cole
  • Damon Reid
  • Damon Michael
  • Damon Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Collin

Declan Fiona Brendan Maeve Callum

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collin or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Collin at #490 in the United States.

What do Collin and Damon mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Collin and Damon boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.

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