Colin or Collin?
Two spellings, side by side.
Colin and Collin are two spellings of the same sound. Colin is listed with the meaning "Child or virile; of a triumphant people; young boy; young child, peaceful dove; a variant of nicholas, which means peoples victory, from a french diminutive; young dog. a translation of the gaelic cailean also, victory of the people" and Collin with "From the name colin; child; virile; abbreviation of nicholas peoples victory". Colin is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Colin | Collin |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Child or virile; of a triumphant people; young boy; young child, peaceful dove; a variant of nicholas, which means peoples victory, from a french diminutive; young dog. a translation of the gaelic cailean also, victory of the people | From the name colin; child; virile; abbreviation of nicholas peoples victory |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Co-lin | Col-lin |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Colin and Collin
Is Colin or Collin more common?
Colin is more often searched and saved on this site; Collin is also used.
Do Colin and Collin mean the same?
Colin: "Child or virile; of a triumphant people; young boy; young child, peaceful dove; a variant of nicholas, which means peoples victory, from a french diminutive; young dog. a translation of the gaelic cailean also, victory of the people". Collin: "From the name colin; child; virile; abbreviation of nicholas peoples victory".
How do you say Colin?
In parts: Co-lin. Collin is said the same way.
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