Colum
- Pronunciation
- [Co-lum]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Dove
- Origin
- Gaelic
Colum Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 86 baby boys have been named Colum. The name peaked in 1999 with 9 US births that year (rank #6632).
Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Colum
If you like Colum's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Colum's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Colum
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Compare Colum to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Colum against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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