Colleen

Pronunciation: [ k-ahl-EEN ]

Boy Name #20,572 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Colleen is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ahl-EEN.

Parents who love the name Colleen often also consider Cora, Cornelia, Cordelia .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,572
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Collin #490 Collins #2533 Collier #2733

Nicknames

Col Coy Colie Collie

Also a Girl Name

Colleen is also used as a girl name, ranked #2797.

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Similar Names

Cora Cornelia Cordelia Corinne Constance Cordie Connie Corda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colleen

Is Colleen a boy or girl name?

Colleen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20572. As a girl name, it is ranked #2797. Colleen is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Colleen?

Colleen is pronounced k-ahl-EEN.

How popular is the name Colleen?

Colleen is currently ranked #20572 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Colleen?

Common nicknames for Colleen include Col, Coy, Colie, and Collie.

Is Colleen a common or rare name?

Colleen is an uncommon name, ranked #20572 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Colleen

Colleen is a boy name .

Is Colleen a boy or girl name? Colleen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,572 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,797. Colleen is more commonly used as a girl name.

Colleen is currently ranked #20,572 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Colleen include Col, Coy, Colie, and Collie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Colleen include Collin, Collins, Collier . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.