Colman - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Colman \c(o)-

is of Irish origin. Anglicised form of the Colmán (Gaelic), from Columbanus (Latin), which is derived from Columba (see Calum). The name was borne by many early Irish saints, including Colman of Armagh, a fifth-century disciple of Saint Patrick. See also Coleman.

Baby names that sound like Colman are Gilman and Gillman. Other similar baby names are Colan and Holman.

Colman is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#7345 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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