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Collin
Gender: Boy
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Young one
Popularity: #486
Collin Meaning and Origin
The name Collin is a boy’s name meaning “young one” and is of Scottish origin. The name “Collin” is a variant spelling of the name “Colin.” The name Collin is derived from the Scottish and Irish name Colin, which in turn comes from the Gaelic name “Cailean.” Cailean is believed to have originated from the Old Irish word “cailech,” meaning “young hound” or “puppy.” Collin has been a moderately popular name in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has remained fairly stable in usage since then. It has been a particularly popular choice in the United States.
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