Collins vs Melody

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Collins Rank #257
Melody Rank #91

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 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

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Collins

Harper Beckett Quinn Blake Finley

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collins or Melody more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Collins at #257 in the United States.

What do Collins and Melody mean?

Collins means "son of Colin, victory of the people" (Irish/English surname origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Collins and Melody boy or girl names?

Collins is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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