Columbus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Columbus \c(o)-lu-mbus\. Variant of the Latin word meaning "dove". Made famous by Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who discovered America.

Columbus has 2 variant forms: Colombe and Colombo.

Baby names that sound like Columbus are Columbanus and Columbano.

Columbus is an uncommon 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 Columbus. Click here to compare Columbus with related baby names.