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