Colm
Colm: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หkษlษm/ ยท /kสlษm/
Meaning and origin of Colm
- A male given name from Irish.
Etymology
From Irish Colm, from Late Latin Columba (literally โdoveโ), the name of a sixth century saint, one of the patron saints of Ireland and Scotland. Doublet of Calum.
How popular is Colm?
Since 1880, 662 boys in the U.S. have been named Colm. Its highest rank for boys was #2826 in 1965. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Colm FAQ
What does the name Colm mean?
A male given name from Irish. From Irish Colm, from Late Latin Columba (literally โdoveโ), the name of a sixth century saint, one of the patron saints of Ireland and Scotland. Doublet of Calum.
What is the origin of the name Colm?
Colm is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Colm?
Since 1880, 662 boys in the U.S. have been named Colm. Its highest rank for boys was #2826 in 1965. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Colm a boy or girl name?
Colm is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 662 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.