How popular is the name Colin?

Colin has a popularity rate of 36,735 and currently ranks #35996 on BabyNameLore.

What are alternative spellings of Colin?

Alternative spellings of Colin include Coilin.

Colin

Q: What does the name Colin mean?

Colin is a boy name of Gaelic origin meaning "Young pup or cub, derived from the Gaelic word 'cailean'.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Colin?

The lucky number associated with Colin is 5. The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

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Meaning

Young pup or cub, derived from the Gaelic word 'cailean'.

Origin

Gaelic

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Colin?

Boy names 45,168 names

19% more popular

Gaelic names 136 names

36% more popular

Boy Gaelic names 80 names

29% more popular

Names starting with C 3,709 names

51% more popular

What Does Colin Mean?

Colin is a boy name of Gaelic origin meaning "Young pup or cub, derived from the Gaelic word 'cailean'.". It is widely used in Gaelic communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Colin has 5 letters and 2 syllables. This name has Gaelic origins. The lucky number associated with Colin is 5.

Pronunciation

Say it: KOL-in

Numerology

Lucky Number 5

The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!