Colm: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A peaceful name meaning dove, gentle and serene.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #8817
- Peak
- #2826 in 1965
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Colm Means
Colm is a boy name of Irish origin. A peaceful name meaning dove, gentle and serene.
How Popular Colm Is
Colm currently ranks #8817 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2826 in 1965. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Colm
- Colm is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Colm is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Colm
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Colm
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Colm.
Questions About Colm
What does Colm mean?
Colm is a boy name of Irish origin. A peaceful name meaning dove, gentle and serene.
How popular is Colm?
Colm currently ranks #8817 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2826 in 1965. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Colm come from?
Colm comes from Irish roots. Colm is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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