Colleen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Colleen Name at a Glance

Name	Colleen
Meaning	Girl.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Colleen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Colleen means “Girl”. 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.

Colleen Name Origin

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

Is Colleen a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Colleen

When considering Colleen 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.