Colm
Literal root meaning: “dove”
About the name Colm
Colm is a boy name with Late Latin roots, literally “dove”.
It has a unique, short & sweet, nature feel. In 2025, Colm ranked #6881 for boys in the US, with 12 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2007. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Colm were boys.
Etymology
From Late Latin, meaning literally “dove”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Colm”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #6881
- In 2015
- #6398
- Babies in 2025
- 12
Popularity of Colm, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Colm
Colm is already short and sweet, so it doesn't usually get a nickname.
Names similar to Colm
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.