Killiam vs Kolin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kill, Liam, Killy

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Kolin

Boy #5,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos via Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,725
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cole, Col

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Popularity Comparison

Killiam Rank #5,792
Kolin Rank #5,725

Kolin is more popular, ranked #5725 vs #5792 for Killiam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Killiam ___

  • Killiam James
  • Killiam Patrick
  • Killiam Michael
  • Killiam Sean
  • Killiam Finn
  • Killiam Cole

Kolin ___

  • Kolin James
  • Kolin Patrick
  • Kolin Michael
  • Kolin Thomas
  • Kolin Ryan
  • Kolin Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Killiam

Declan Finn Ronan Saoirse Niamh

If you choose Kolin

Declan Aidan Finnian Brigid Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killiam or Kolin more popular?

Kolin is more popular, ranked #5725 compared to Killiam at #5792 in the United States.

What do Killiam and Kolin mean?

Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin). Kolin means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos via Norman origin).

Are Killiam and Kolin boy or girl names?

Killiam is primarily a boy name. Kolin is primarily a boy name.

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