Collins vs Tatum

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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Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Collins Rank #257
Tatum Rank #195

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 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

Tatum ___

  • Tatum James
  • Tatum Michael
  • Tatum Alexander
  • Tatum Lee
  • Tatum Blake
  • Tatum River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Collins

Harper Beckett Quinn Blake Finley

If you choose Tatum

Hudson Easton Colton Avery Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collins or Tatum more popular?

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 compared to Collins at #257 in the United States.

What do Collins and Tatum mean?

Collins means "son of Colin, victory of the people" (Irish/English surname origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Collins and Tatum boy or girl names?

Collins is primarily a girl name. Tatum is primarily a boy name.

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