The name Balin can refer to characters in several mythologies and literary works.

• Balin is the monkey king of Kishkindhya and a son of Indra in Hinduism. He was killed by Rama, an avatar of Vishnu.
• Sir Balin is a courageous knight in Arthurian legend.
• Balin (Middle-earth) is a Dwarf leader and the son of Fundin In J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world of Middle-earth.
• Balin is also a brand of surf gear.