Colm - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Colm \c(o)-lm\ is pronounced kolm. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin. Short form of Latin Columba (see Calum) or Columban. Used in reference to Saint Columba (sixth century) of Ireland, who founded the monastery of Iona. Actor from "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" Colm Meaney; actor Colm Wilkinson.

Colm has 7 variant forms: Callum, Collumbano, Colombain, Colum, Columbano, Columbanus and Columcille.

Baby names that sound like Colm are Clem and Gilam.

Colm is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Colm. Click here to compare Colm with related baby names.