Collin vs Marshall

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Collin Rank #490
Marshall Rank #392

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 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

Marshall ___

  • Marshall James
  • Marshall Thomas
  • Marshall Lee
  • Marshall Wayne
  • Marshall David
  • Marshall Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Collin

Declan Fiona Brendan Maeve Callum

If you choose Marshall

Lincoln Theodore Harrison Eleanor Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collin or Marshall more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Collin at #490 in the United States.

What do Collin and Marshall mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are Collin and Marshall boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.

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