Collins vs Gemma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collins

Girl #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Colin, victory of the people"

Origin: Irish/English surname

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#257
Total SSA Count
1,237
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole

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Gemma

Girl #203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gem, precious stone"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#203
Total SSA Count
1,514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Collins Rank #257
Gemma Rank #203

Gemma is more popular, ranked #203 vs #257 for Collins.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Collins ___

  • Collins Grace
  • Collins Mae
  • Collins Elizabeth
  • Collins Anne
  • Collins James
  • Collins Rose

Gemma ___

  • Gemma Rose
  • Gemma Jane
  • Gemma Louise
  • Gemma Claire
  • Gemma Elise
  • Gemma Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Collins

Harper Beckett Quinn Blake Finley

If you choose Gemma

Violet Cleo Flora Oscar Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collins or Gemma more popular?

Gemma is more popular, ranked #203 compared to Collins at #257 in the United States.

What do Collins and Gemma mean?

Collins means "son of Colin, victory of the people" (Irish/English surname origin). Gemma means "gem, precious stone" (Latin/Italian origin).

Are Collins and Gemma boy or girl names?

Collins is primarily a girl name. Gemma is primarily a girl name.

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