The nameColman
Colman is an Irish name of a dove, carried by many early saints.
- Boy's name
- Irish
- Feast day
Meaning
Colman comes from the Irish Colmán, "little dove", from the Latin columba.
Origin
Irish.
History
Saint Colman of Lindisfarne defended Irish customs at the Synod of Whitby in 664. In the United States the name reached 1100th place in 1909.
Popularity of the name Colman
Colman in the United States
Colman was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 181 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Colman. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Colman in the United States were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Colman mean?
Colman comes from the Irish Colmán, "little dove", from the Latin columba.
What is the origin of the name Colman?
Irish.
Is Colman a girl's or a boy's name?
Colman is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Colman?
In 2024, Colman was the 8168th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 10 births.