Afton vs Colm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Afton

Boy #6,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Afton river"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Boy #6,276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dove"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic

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Afton Rank #6,458

Colm Rank #6,276

Colm is more popular, ranked #6276 vs #6458 for Afton.

Is Afton or Colm more popular?

Colm is more popular, ranked #6276 compared to Afton at #6458 in the United States.

What do Afton and Colm mean?

Afton means "from the Afton river" (Scottish origin). Colm means "dove" (Old Irish origin).

Are Afton and Colm boy or girl names?

Afton is primarily a boy name. Colm is primarily a boy name.