Killua vs Kolin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killua

Boy #5,636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fictional invented name, no established meaning"

Origin: Japanese (fictional)

Cultural Roots

American Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,636
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kil, 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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Killua Rank #5,636
Kolin Rank #5,725

Killua is more popular, ranked #5636 vs #5725 for Kolin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Killua ___

  • Killua Zane
  • Killua Ray
  • Killua Cole
  • Killua James
  • Killua Lee
  • Killua Ash

Kolin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kolin

Declan Aidan Finnian Brigid Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killua or Kolin more popular?

Killua is more popular, ranked #5636 compared to Kolin at #5725 in the United States.

What do Killua and Kolin mean?

Killua means "fictional invented name, no established meaning" (Japanese (fictional) origin). Kolin means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos via Norman origin).

Are Killua and Kolin boy or girl names?

Killua is primarily a boy name. Kolin is primarily a boy name.

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