Irish boy name
Cóilín Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Cóilín means little dove. A pet form of Colm, meaning dove, also used as the Irish equivalent of Colin.
Cóilín is the Irish form of Colin, a name that in Ireland may draw on Colm, meaning dove, or on a short form of Nicholas. It has been steadily popular in Irish-speaking communities and has seen a modern revival thanks to a trend for Gaelic names. The fada is necessary to show the long vowel in KOH-leen. Cóilín has a friendly sound and pairs well with family surnames of any kind. For families wishing to pass on a name like Colin with an Irish stamp, this is the natural choice.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Cóilín
ColinCoilinColeen
Cóilín popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2018 Cóilín ranked #703 in Ireland (3 babies) and #12,706 in the US (5 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (boys)United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cóilín mean?
Cóilín means "little dove". A pet form of Colm, meaning dove, also used as the Irish equivalent of Colin.
How do you pronounce Cóilín?
Cóilín is pronounced KOH-leen.
What is the origin of Cóilín?
Cóilín is an Irish boy name.
Is Cóilín a popular name?
Cóilín ranked #703 in Ireland in 2018 and #12,706 in the US in 2007.
What are other spellings of Cóilín?
Other spellings and forms include Colin, Coilin, Coleen.