What does the name Collin mean?

The name Collin means "Whelp, young dog".

What is the origin of the name Collin?

Collin is a name of Irish origin.

In 2023, 627 babies were named Collin in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

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Births Last Year: 627 ↘

All-Time Total: 80,798

Peak Year: 1996

Collin is of Gaelic origin, derived from the name "Coilean" meaning "young pup" or "whelp."

Boy names closely related to Collin

Parker Wyatt Grayson Cooper Hudson Hayden Weston Carter

Girl names closely related to Collin

Harper Addison Annie Sadie Eliza Madilyn Charli Parker

Names with similar meaning to Collin

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