Collin vs Philip

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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Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#522
Total SSA Count
586
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Collin Rank #490
Philip Rank #522

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #522 for Philip.

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

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Collin

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If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collin or Philip more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Collin and Philip mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Collin and Philip boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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