Colin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Colin Name at a Glance

Name	Colin
Meaning	A variant of Nicholas, which means 'people's victory', from a French diminutive.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Colin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Colin means “A variant of Nicholas, which means 'people's victory', from a French diminutive”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Colin Name Origin

Our database records Colin under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Colin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Colin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Colin

When considering Colin for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.