What does the name Colin mean?

The name Colin means "Whelp, young dog".

What is the origin of the name Colin?

Colin is a name of Irish origin.

In 2023, 1,035 babies were named Colin in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Colin is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Irish

Births Last Year: 1,035 ↘

All-Time Total: 132,647

Peak Year: 2004

Colin is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Cailean," meaning "young pup" or "whelp."

Boy names closely related to Colin

Conor Francis Cillian Cole Patrick Cameron Shane Connor

Girl names closely related to Colin

Brooke Fiona Mackenzie Maeve Bridget Clare Paige Francesca

Names with similar meaning to Colin

Collin

Births per year in the United States

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