Coll
Meaningpossibly hazel · Scottish Gaelic
Coll is a Gaelic boy name thought to mean “hazel”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Coll
Coll is a boy name of Gaelic origin meaning “possibly hazel”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Coll at school.
Origin:Gaelic names
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Aiden · little fire
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
Questions about the name Coll
What does the name Coll mean?
Coll means “possibly hazel” and comes from Scottish Gaelic. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty.
What is the origin of the name Coll?
Coll is Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Scottish Gaelic. Other Gaelic names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Miles (“possibly gracious”) and Logan (“little hollow”).
Is Coll a boy or girl name?
Coll is a boy name.
What should I know before naming my baby Coll?
Coll is a Gaelic boy name thought to mean “hazel”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.