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Columbus

male

Meaning

"Dove"

From Latin columba meaning dove, used as a surname and occasional given name with strong historical and geographic associations.

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Popularity History of Columbus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Columbus did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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not ranked after 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Columbus Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Columbus.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Columbus

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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