What origin is the name Coleman?

Coleman comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Coleman a popular name?

Coleman is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Coleman?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Coleman — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Coleman

Q: Is Coleman a rare name?

Yes. Coleman does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Coleman

Coleman

Boy

english

3 syllables

Coleman is an english boy's name meaning "This English name has dual meanings, referring to a man of war or representing the peaceful dove. It likely derives from the Old Irish name Colmán.".

With english roots, Coleman is a boy name that means "This English name has dual meanings, referring to a man of war or representing the peaceful dove. It likely derives from the Old Irish name Colmán.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name has dual meanings, referring to a man of war or representing the peaceful dove. It likely derives from the Old Irish name Colmán.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Coleman

Very rare in US records

What does Coleman mean?

Coleman is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name has dual meanings, referring to a man of war or representing the peaceful dove. It likely derives from the Old Irish name Colmán.".