The baby name Colm is a Male name , 12 syllables long and is pronounced Irish: /ˈkɔləm/ (KOL-um); Anglicized: /kɒlm/ (KOLM).
Colm is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Colm is a Male name , 12 syllables long and is pronounced Irish: /ˈkɔləm/ (KOL-um); Anglicized: /kɒlm/ (KOLM).
Colm is Irish in Origin.
Colm is an Irish given name deriving from Old Irish Colum, ultimately from Latin Columba, "dove." It gained prominence in early medieval Ireland through devotion to Saint Columba, known in Irish as Colm Cille, "dove of the church," the sixth-century missionary to Iona. The name has long signified peace and spiritual protection, echoing the dove's symbolism in Christian tradition. While related etymologically, the Scottish forms Calum/Callum evolved along a separate line and are better seen as regional counterparts rather than spellings of Colm.
Variants and near-relations include Colum (orthographic variant), Colman (Colmán, "little dove"), and the Latinized Columbanus/Columban; Malcolm (Mael Coluim, "devotee of Columba") is a historical derivative rather than a direct form. Pronounced KUL-um or KOL-um, Colm is most prevalent in Ireland but is recognized internationally through the Irish diaspora and figures such as novelist Colm Toibin and actor Colm Meaney.
| Colm Meaney Colm Meaney is an Irish actor best known for his role as Chief Miles O'Brien in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also appeared in films like The Commitments and Layer Cake. Born in 1953, Meaney has had a prolific career in both television and film. | Colm Feore Colm Feore is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Martin Ward in the film Bon Cop, Bad Cop. He has also appeared in The Chronicles of Riddick and played a significant role in the TV series The Umbrella Academy. Born in 1958, Feore has had a diverse career in film, television, and theater. | Colm Wilkinson Colm Wilkinson is an Irish actor and singer best known for his role as Jean Valjean in the original London and Broadway productions of Les Misérables. He also played the Phantom in the Canadian production of The Phantom of the Opera. His powerful tenor voice and emotive performances have made him a standout in musical theater. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colm | Garan Hart Thomas | Dylan Thomas | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #216 | 5 | 4,970 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| Canada | Boys | 2017 | #331 | 5 | 2,609 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #879 | 14 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Colm is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:
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