Collin

Meaning of Collin

The name Collin means 'young hound' or 'cub'. It can also be a diminutive of Nicholas, meaning 'victorious people'.

Collin has Irish Gaelic roots — browse every Irish Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Collin

Collin has held fairly steady, sitting around #493 in 2025 after peaking at #128 in 2000.

Notable people named Collin

• Colin Farrell
  Irish actor, 'The Batman'
• Colin Firth
  Academy Award-winning English actor
• Colin Kaepernick
  Former NFL quarterback, activist
• Colin Hanks
  Actor, son of Tom Hanks
• Colin Jost
  Comedian, SNL head writer

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Questions about the name Collin

What does the name Collin mean?

Collin means the name collin means 'young hound' or 'cub'. it can also be a diminutive of nicholas, meaning 'victorious people', and it comes from Irish Gaelic origins.

Is Collin a boy's or a girl's name?

Collin is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Collin?

In 2025, Collin ranked #493 for boys, down from #489 the year before.

When was Collin most popular?

Collin peaked at #128 in 2000.