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Boy Name

Colin

"Young creature, pup, cub"

Ranked #334 for boys

About the Name Colin

Meaning

Young creature, pup, cub

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#334

Colin is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Young creature, pup, cub" and Currently ranked #334 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Celtic names.

Popularity Over Time

#2459
1950
#4188
1960
#7559
1970
#17823
1980
#28362
1990
#39197
2000
#24732
2010
#5683
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Colin

  • CF Colin Firth
  • CP Colin Powell
  • CF Colin Farrell

Names Similar to Colin

Caleb

Boy

From Hebrew 'Kaleb', meaning 'whole heart' or 'devoted to God'.

Carter

Boy

Cart driver, transporter of goods

Cooper

Boy

Barrel maker, craftsman

Cole

Boy

Swarthy, coal-black, charcoal

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
C
Origin
Celtic

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