Colin
Meaning of Colin
The name Colin is a male given name of Gaelic origin, meaning "young creature" or "cub." In English, it's pronounced as KAH-lin (/ˈkɑlɪn/). The name has variations such as Collin. It has been consistently popular in the United States for over a century, featuring regularly in the top 500 names since at least 1880. Over time, its popularity peaked in the early 2000s when it regularly made it into the top 100 most popular names. However, even today, it remains fairly common and is still ranked within the top 300 names for boys.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as KAH-lin (/ˈkɑlɪn/)
British English
- Pronunced as KAH-lin (/ˈkɒlɪn/)
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Notable People Named Colin
| Colin Luther Powell was a prominent American statesman, diplomat, and military officer, serving as the 65th United States secretary of state and the first Black person to hold that position. |
| Colin Rand Kaepernick is an American civil rights activist and former NFL quarterback known for his protest against police brutality and racial inequality by kneeling during the national anthem. |
| Colin James Farrell is an acclaimed Irish actor known for his leading roles in both blockbuster and independent films, with multiple awards and nominations to his name. |
| Colin Andrew Firth is an English actor known for his roles in Pride and Prejudice, The English Patient, and Bridget Jones's Diary. |
| Colin Steele McRae was a renowned British rally driver from Scotland, known for winning the World Rally Championship Drivers' title in 1995. |
| Colin Ray Jackson is a Welsh former sprint and hurdling athlete known for his Olympic silver medal, world championship titles, and long-standing world records in the 110 meters and 60 meters hurdles. |
| Colin Baker is an English actor known for his role as the sixth Doctor in the television series Doctor Who and as Paul Merroney in The Brothers. |
| Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan - Colin Lewis McAllister and Justin Patrick Ryan, known as Colin and Justin, are Scottish interior decorators and television presenters. |
| Colin Fox is a former Member of the Scottish Parliament and a national co-spokesperson of the Scottish Socialist Party. |
| Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman was an English design engineer, inventor, and founder of Lotus Cars. |
| Sir Colin Earl Meads was a legendary New Zealand rugby union player, known for his 55 test matches with the All Blacks from 1957 to 1971. |
| Colin Zachary Allred is a former professional football player turned American politician and lawyer, currently serving as the U.S. representative from Texas's 32nd congressional district. |
| Colin Charles Greenwood is an English musician known for his role as the bassist in the rock band Radiohead, showcasing his talent with bass guitar, upright bass, and electronic instruments. |
| Norman Colin Dexter was an English crime writer famous for creating the Inspector Morse series of novels, which inspired successful television adaptations and spin-off series. |
| Colin Lewes Hanks is an American actor known for his roles in films such as Orange County and the Jumanji series, as well as his work in television including Dexter and Fargo. |
