Collin vs King

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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King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Collin Rank #490
King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 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

King ___

  • King James
  • King David
  • King Alexander
  • King Emmanuel
  • King Solomon
  • King Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Collin

Declan Fiona Brendan Maeve Callum

If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collin or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Collin at #490 in the United States.

What do Collin and King mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Collin and King boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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