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Boy Name

Colin

"Young creature, pup, cub"

Ranked #168 for boys

About the Name Colin

Meaning

Young creature, pup, cub

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#168

Colin is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Young creature, pup, cub" and is currently ranked #168 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
#120
1980
#88
1990
#75
2000
#88
2010
#168
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

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Faithful, devoted, wholehearted

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Carter

Boy

Cart driver, transporter of goods

English #46

Cooper

Boy

Barrel maker, craftsman

English #72

Cole

Boy

Swarthy, coal-black, charcoal

English #116
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
C
Origin
Celtic

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