Irish boy name
Colmán Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Colmán means little dove. From the Irish colm, dove, with a diminutive ending
Colmán is an Irish name derived from colm, meaning dove, with a small ending. It was borne by many early Irish saints, including Saint Colmán of Cloyne, and it appears across Irish placenames. It is closely linked to Colm, a name already in use. The name has a soft, pleasant sound and is pronounced KOL-mawn. Colmán is a classic Irish choice with deep roots and gentle symbolism, since the dove is a sign of peace. It would fit a family who love saintly and traditional Irish names.
Variants of Colmán
ColmanColmánColeman
Colmán popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2023 Colmán ranked #732 in Ireland (3 babies) and #9,076 in the US (8 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (boys)United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Colmán mean?
Colmán means "little dove". From the Irish colm, dove, with a diminutive ending.
How do you pronounce Colmán?
Colmán is pronounced KOL-mawn.
What is the origin of Colmán?
Colmán is of Irish origin. From the Irish colm, dove, with a diminutive ending.