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Collis

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How to Pronounce Collis

Pronounced KOL-iss /ˈkɒl.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: Collis is an English surname most often traced to Coll, a medieval short form of Nicholas (Greek 'victory of the people'), with the -is suffix marking 'son of Coll'. Used as a given name, it appears in American records with a small mid-century uptick.Low

In 30 seconds: Collis is an English surname, probably rooted in a medieval nickname for Nicholas, used as a boys' first name. It peaked faintly in the mid-1900s (said 'KOL-iss').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningCollis is an English surname most often traced to Coll, a medieval short form of Nicholas (Greek 'victory of the people'), with the -is suffix marking 'son of Coll'. Used as a given name, it appears in American records with a small mid-century uptick.
U.S. rank (2022)#12705 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,309

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195218942022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Collis is a surname built on Coll, a medieval pet form of Nicholas, from Greek for 'victory of the people'. As a transferred surname it saw modest use as a first name, cresting around the middle of the twentieth century.

It was always uncommon - only a few dozen boys a year even at its high point around 1952 - and it stayed a quiet surname-name. It reads as a understated, traditional choice.

Did you know? The 'Coll' behind Collis was a common medieval clip of Nicholas, the same source that gave surnames like Collins and Collinson.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Collis — surname from Coll (Nicholas) + -is

Variations

CollysCollissCollins

Nicknames

ColCollie

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Collins— a related surname from the same Nicholas root
Colin— the given-name form of the same Coll base
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Collis mean?

Collis is an English surname, likely from Coll, a medieval pet form of Nicholas.

How do you pronounce Collis?

It's said KOL-iss /ˈkɒl.ɪs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Collis a boy or girl name?

Collis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Collis?

Collis has always been rare, a surname-name with a small mid-century showing.

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