Collins

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of the name Collins is "son of Colin," which is derived from the Gaelic word "cailean" meaning "whelp" or "young pup."
Pronunciation
Collins is pronounced "KAH-linz."
KAHL-inz
Popularity
Collins is not a very popular name around the world. In the United States, it ranked at #723 for boys and #1866 for girls in 2019. However, it has been slowly gaining popularity over the years.

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Collins Name meanings & History

Collins is a surname that originated from England, Scotland, and Ireland. It is known as an occupational name that was given to people who were in the business of making and selling charcoal, or a person who lived near or at a coal mine. The meaning of the name Collins is "son of Colin," which is derived from the Gaelic word "cailean" meaning "whelp" or "young pup.". From a surname, which is either Irish or English in origin (see Collins 1 and Collins 2). It increased in popularity as a name for girls after it appeared in the movie The Blind Side (2009), which was based on a 2006 biography. Collins is a versatile name that can be used in a variety of settings. It works well as a first name, middle name, or last name. It's also a great choice for parents who are looking for a unisex name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Collins: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Collins:

C: Chatty,Clever,Copycat,Cute,Choice,Curious,Candid

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized

L: Luscious,Lazy,Legal,Lovely,Languid,Liaison,Lover

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

N: Nutrition,Nervous,Neurosis,Nagging,Nice,Nitpicking,Neat

S: Success,Status,Solidity,Sensuality,Sex,Social Standing,Security

Collins is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Collins include Collins Key, an American magician and internet personality, and Phil Collins, an English musician and actor who was the lead singer of the rock band Genesis.

2.) Collins (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) shy; holly

Other Forms: Collens, Collie, Collons, Colly, Kolly


3.) Collins (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) son of Colin. (Irish) holly.

Other Forms: Colins, Collis, Collyns, Colyns


4.) Collins (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) son of Colin. (Irish) holly.


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