Collin
c(ol)-lin
US Popularity:970
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Puppy, young hound; Whelp; Victory of the People
Fiercesome in its demure stature, Collin is a Scottish masculine name perfect for a bold and mischievous soul. On paper, Collin appears to be a most reserved title, yet its roots in the Scottish Gaelic caileán, reveal it as a "puppy," "young hound," or "whelp." Collin can also be a variant of the French Colin, which in turn comes from the Greek Nicholas and means "victory of the people." Far from timid, Collin captures a fast-growing strength open to guidance but born with sharp predatory instinct.
Famous People Named Collin
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- Collin GosselinReality TV Star
- Collin MacKechnieActor
- Collin RayeCountry Singer
Common Nicknames for Collin
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How Popular Is The Name Collin?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Collin is currently #985 on The Bump
Boy:Collin is currently #546 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Collin is currently #970 in U.S. births
Boy:Collin is currently #486 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#486
in 2023
- 13
from 2022
Sources
SurnameDB, Last name: Collin
WordSense, Collin
WordSense, Colin
WordSense, Cailean
Ancestry, Colin Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Colin, January 2018
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