Names like Colin
If Colin is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Irish, Scottish classics to names with a similar sound. Colin peaked a while ago, so the list leans toward names from the same moment.
Top matches: Gavin, Kevin, Bryan and Aidan.
24 boy names like Colin
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- Gavin#303Gavin likely comes from medieval forms of Gawain.Same “-in” endingPast its peak, like Colin
- Kevin#221Handsome birth; noble birthSame “-in” endingPast its peak, like Colin
- Bryan#336It means 'strong' or 'noble'.Past its peak, like Colin2 syllables
- Aidan#326The name Aidan comes from an old Irish word meaning 'little fire'.Past its peak, like Colin2 syllables
- Kaden#328Kaden's meaning is debated.Past its peak, like Colin2 syllables
- Cody#318Cody is an Irish name meaning 'descendant of Óda.' It's connected to prosperity and…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Edwin#398The name Edwin means 'rich friend' or 'blessed friend.' It combines Old English words…Same “-in” endingSimilar popularity curve
- MelvinMelvin is thought to mean 'gentle chieftain' or 'chief'.Same “-in” ending2 syllables
- Martin#335From Mars; warlikeSame “-in” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Brady#321The name Brady comes from an Irish surname meaning 'spirited' or 'broad-chested'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Keegan#621It means "descendant of the fiery one" or "small and fiery".Past its peak, like Colin2 syllables
- IrvinMeaning "handsome man" or "fair water."Same “-in” ending2 syllables
- Kenneth#294Kenneth likely means "handsome" or "born of fire."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- CamronThis name comes from a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose'.Past its peak, like Colin2 syllables
- Corbin#512This name comes from an old French word meaning 'raven' or 'crow'.Same “-in” endingPast its peak, like Colin
- Justin#233Justin means "just" or "righteous." It comes from the Roman name Justinus.Same “-in” endingPast its peak, like Colin
- Donovan#496It means "dark-haired chief" or "brown-haired chieftain." It comes from an Irish surname…Similar popularity curve
- Connor#166The name Connor means 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'.Past its peak, like Colin2 syllables
- Quinn#467Quinn comes from an Irish surname meaning "descendant of Conn." Conn means "wisdom" or…Similar popularity curve
- Corey#778Could mean 'from the hollow' or 'dweller of the hollow'.2 syllables
- Sean#489Sean is the Irish version of the name John.Past its peak, like Colin
- Nelson#825Means "son of Neil" or "champion".2 syllables
- Casey#320This name comes from an Irish surname.2 syllables
- Bryce#357It means 'speckled' or 'freckled.' This refers to a person with freckles or a mottled…Past its peak, like Colin
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- What names are similar to Colin?
- Names with a similar style to Colin include Gavin, Kevin, Bryan, Aidan, Kaden and Cody.
- How are these names matched to Colin?
- Each name is compared with Colin on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Colin peaked a while ago, so the list leans toward names from the same moment.