| Meaning | son of Colin |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Collins |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Col-lins |
This distinguished name carries an air of sophistication that grows beautifully with a child from infancy through adulthood. Collins possesses a certain literary quality, evoking images of timeless elegance and intellectual curiosity. The name strikes a perfect balance between being recognizable yet refreshingly uncommon in modern nurseries. Parents who choose Collins often appreciate names that sound professional in a boardroom yet warm and approachable on a playground. Its crisp consonants and smooth ending create a pleasing phonetic experience, while its surname-as-first-name quality gives it contemporary appeal. Collins pairs wonderfully with both classic and modern middle names, offering versatility in creating the perfect combination for your son.
| Col |
| Collie |
| Coll |
| Lins |
| Collins John | Dutch footballer |
| Collins Pennie | American actor and musician |
| Collins Injera | Kenyan rugby player |
| Collins Obuya | Kenyan cricketer |
| Collins Mbesuma | Zambian footballer |
| Collins Tuohy | American businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Collins Dauda | Ghanaian politician |
| Collins Nweke | Nigerian basketball player |
| Collins Chabane | South African politician |
| Collins Enyeribe | Nigerian economist |
| Collins Chibueze | Nigerian entrepreneur |
| Collins Chirindza | Zimbabwean radio personality |
| Collins Ojeda | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Collins Uchendu | Nigerian actor |
| Collins Ifeanyi | Nigerian journalist |
| Collins Shiji | Nigerian singer |
| Collins Kokuro | Ghanaian footballer |
| Collins Makgaka | South African soccer player |
| Collins Mokgothu | South African journalist |
| Collins Ebitimi | Nigerian filmmaker |
| Collins Crumplebottom | "The Sims" video game series |
| Collins Tuohy | "The Blind Side" - based on a real person |