Coleman - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Coleman \c(o)-le-man\. Variant of Colman. Also derived from the Gaelic personal name Colmán, or an occupational term for a charcoal burner.

Baby names that sound like Coleman are Clement, Clemens, Gilman and Gillman. Other similar baby names are Colan, Coleton, Goldman, Holman, Soloman and Solaman.

Coleman is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Coleman. Compare Coleman with related baby names.