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This is the anglicised versin of the Gaelic O'Coileain and Mac Coleain meaning "descendant of Coileain. This peronal name meant 'whelp' or 'young dog' or 'ill-bred child or youth'". The name also occurs as Cullane or Cullen. It is frequently found in Co. Limerick. The motto for Collins is "If I can"

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