Coleman is a baby boy’s name of English and Irish origin that means “little dove”. It is the Anglicized form of Colmán. Coleman is a classic that has maintained popularity for most of the 20th century, peaking in 1903 and disappearing from the top 1000 baby names list in 2020.
Meaning of the name Coleman:
English, Irish: little dove
Origin of the name Coleman:
Coleman is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Colmán. It means “little dove”.
Symbolism of the name Coleman:
Coleman means “little dove”. Doves are symbols of peace, freedom, and love. Doves are also considered divine messengers.
Style of the name Coleman:
traditional
Gender of the name Coleman:
Coleman is a boy's name.
Pronunciation of the name Coleman:
KOL-mən
Number of syllables in the name Coleman:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Coleman:
Coleman evokes feelings of hard work and talent.
Alternative spellings for the name Coleman:
Colman, Colemen, Colmen
Nicknames for the name Coleman:
Popularity of the name Coleman:
According to the Social Security Administration, Coleman is a popular baby boy’s name. Coleman was in the top 1000 baby names list for most years between 1900 and 2018. It peaked at #360 in 1903.
Related names for the name Coleman:
Great middle names for the name Coleman and their meanings:
- Alastair (defender of men)
- Lachlan (from the fjord-land)
- Ambrose (immortal)
- Lysander (liberator)
- Blaise (to lisp, stammer)
- Ciar (black)
- Faolan (little wolf)
- Gawain (May hawk)
- Darwin (dear friend)
- Sidney (Saint Denis)
Famous people with the name Coleman:
- Coleman Randolph Hawkins (American jazz saxophonist)
- Coleman Barks (American poet)
- Coleman Hell (Canadian singer-songwriter)
- Coleman Alexander Young (American politician)
- Coleman Livingston Blease (American politician)
Colemans in popular culture:
- Coleman (camping gear brand)
- Coleman Galloway (television, “The Jersey”)
- Coleman Carlisle (television, “Nashville”)
- Coleman Reese (film, “The Dark Knight”)
- Coleman (video games, “Halo” series)