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Colm

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOL-əm /ˈkɒl.əm/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish Colm — from Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit)Medium

In 30 seconds: A dove: Colm is Irish for 'a dove'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KOL-əm').
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Origin MediumIrish, Latin
MeaningFrom the Irish Colm — from Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit)
U.S. rank (2025)#6881 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 662

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619622025

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

Colm comes from the Irish Colm — from Latin columba, 'a dove'. It honors St Colm Cille (Columba), the 6th-century Irish monk who founded the monastery on Iona and brought Christianity to Scotland. A crisp, classic, beloved Irish name (said 'KOL-əm'; the dove is a symbol of peace).

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, a-dove at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Colm comes from Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit) — borne by St Colm (Columba), who brought Christianity to Scotland — a crisp, classic Irish name (said 'KOL-əm').
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Colm — root etymology

Variations

ColumColumbaCallum

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Colm mean?

Colm is Irish for 'a dove' (from Latin columba).

How do you pronounce Colm?

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

Is Colm a boy or girl name?

Colm is a boy's name.

How popular is Colm?

Colm is a rare name in the U.S.

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