Collin
Meaning of Collin
Collin, pronounced KAH-lin, traces a double lineage: on the Celtic side it springs from the Scottish Gaelic Cailean, “young warrior,” while on the continental side it echoes the medieval French diminutive of Nicholas—Nicolaus in Latin, victoria populi, “victory of the people.” The spelling with two L’s emerged in English parish registers of the 17th century and has since traveled widely, carried today by figures such as golfer Collin Morikawa, actor Collin Hanks, and NBA guard Collin Sexton. In the United States the name rode a steady ascent from the late 1970s to a zenith of No. 148 in 2010, then eased into the mid-400s by 2024, suggesting a familiar yet not over-used choice for modern parents. Its sound is crisp, its history straddles Highlands clans and Latin church rolls alike, and its current ranking keeps it safely on the “recognizable but distinctive” list—qualities that allow Collin to move comfortably from playground to professional arena.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as KAH-lin (/ˈkɑlɪn/)
British English
- Pronunced as KAH-lin (/ˈkɒlɪn/)
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Notable People Named Collin
| Collin Sexton is a professional NBA player for the Charlotte Hornets, known as the "Young Bull" and drafted 8th overall in 2018. |
| Collin Morikawa is an American professional golfer who won two major championships in his debut and made 22 consecutive cuts on the PGA Tour. |
| Collin Gillespie is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns, who earned Big East Player of the Year honors in 2022. |
| Collin Alexander McHugh is an American former MLB pitcher who played for multiple teams and was a right-handed player. |
| Collin Klein coaches offense for Texas A&M after a standout Kansas State quarterback career where he ranked 15th in NCAA rushing touchdowns. |
| Collin Andrew Samuel CM is a former Trinidad and Tobago professional footballer who played in the 2006 World Cup and for clubs in Scotland, Canada, and England. |
| Former MLB outfielder Collin Brannen Cowgill is now the first base coach for the Cincinnati Reds. |
| Collin Karl Mooney is an American professional football fullback who holds West Point's single-season rushing record and played for the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. |
| Collin Delia is an American ice hockey goaltender currently with Brynäs IF in the SHL, after playing for the NHL's Blackhawks and Canucks. |
| Collin Hansen is an American journalist who serves as vice president for content and editor in chief at the Gospel Coalition, renowned for his writing on New Calvinism and hosting the Gospelbound podcast. |
| American mystery writer Collin Wilcox authored 30 books over three decades. |
| Collin Hill - Collin M. Hill is a free agent American football quarterback who played college football at Colorado State and South Carolina as a double transfer. |
| Collin Bond McCamy is an American midfielder for New York City FC II in MLS Next Pro. |
| Collin Thompson is a fashion designer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur based in Hong Kong. |
| Collin Smith is an American soccer right-back for Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship. |
