BoyLatin origin2 syllables

Colman

Meaning: “dove”

About the name Colman

Colman is a boy name with Latin roots, meaning “dove”.

It has a unique, nature feel. In 2025, Colman ranked #9076 for boys in the US, with 8 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2002. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Colman were boys.

Etymology

From Latin, meaning “dove”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Colman”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025: #9076
In 2015: #5558
Babies in 2025: 8

Popularity of Colman, 1940–2025

BoysBabies per year in the US

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).

Names similar to Colman

Colm“dove”
Columbus“a dove”
Ollie“olive tree”
Ailan“oak tree”
Alban“resident of Alba”
Calum“dove”
Cecil“blind”
Clemens“merciful”
Clement“merciful”
Clifford“cliff + ford”

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.