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Colman

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOHL-man /ˈkoʊl.mən/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish Colman — a diminutive of Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace; many Irish saints)Low

In 30 seconds: A little dove: Colman is Irish/Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KOHL-man').

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Origin LowIrish, Latin

MeaningFrom the Irish Colman — a diminutive of Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace; many Irish saints)

U.S. rank (2024)#7843 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,037

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Colman comes from the Irish Colman — a diminutive of Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace; one of the most popular early Irish saints' names). A crisp, classic name (said 'KOHL-man'; nickname Col).

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

Did you know? Colman is an Irish diminutive of Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace) — borne by many Irish saints — crisp and classic (said 'KOHL-man').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Colman — Irish/Latin etymology

Variations

ColemanColmColum

Nicknames

Col

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Colman mean?

Colman is Irish for 'a little dove' (a diminutive of Latin columba, 'dove').

How do you pronounce Colman?

It's said KOHL-man /ˈkoʊl.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Colman a boy or girl name?

Colman is a boy's name.

How popular is Colman?

Colman is a rare name in the U.S.