What does Colm mean?
Colm means “dove,” from the Latin columba; Saint Colm Cille (Columba) bore it.
What does Eoghan mean?
Eoghan is linked to “born of the yew tree” and to “well-born.”
Colm vs Eoghan
Which is more popular?
Eoghan is more popular than Colm today: about 19 US babies were given the name Eoghan in 2025, compared with 12 named Colm.
| Colm | Eoghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Dove | Born of the yew |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | KUL-um | OH-un |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1962 | 1989 |
| Peak year | 2007 (28) | 2015 (29) |
| In 2025 | 12 | 19 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Colm
Eoghan
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Colm | Eoghan |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 84 | 128 |
| 2010s | 145 | 199 |
| 2000s | 189 | 133 |
| 1990s | 119 | 41 |
| 1980s | 44 | 6 |
| 1970s | 49 | 0 |
| 1960s | 32 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colm or Eoghan more popular?
Eoghan is more popular than Colm today: about 19 US babies were given the name Eoghan in 2025, compared with 12 named Colm.
What is the difference between Colm and Eoghan?
Colm means Dove (Irish origin), while Eoghan means Born of the yew (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Colm or Eoghan?
In US records, Colm first appears in 1962 and Eoghan in 1989, so Colm has the longer recorded history.