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Collin

/KAW-lin/

boy
American
Common
medium

Meaning

Young hound; cub

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: boy
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Collin is a popular given name of Irish origin, often a diminutive of Nicholas or a variant of 'Cailean' (meaning 'whelp' or 'young hound'). It is also a surname derived from the same roots.

Vibes

American
English
boy

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