Meaning and history
Colum is an Irish masculine form of the Late Latin name Columba, meaning “dove.” The dove has long symbolized peace and the Holy Spirit in Christianity. The name is especially associated with Saint Columba, the sixth-century Irish missionary who founded the monastery on Iona and helped spread Christianity in Scotland. Notable bearers include Irish novelist Colum McCann and Northern Irish politician Colum Eastwood. Colm is another common Irish form.
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2010: 8 births, rank #8,803
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20162016: 6 births, rank #10,744
In 2016, 6 babies were recorded with the name Colum, ranking #10,744 among boys.