Colon

Pronunciation: [ k-OHL-uhn ]

Colon is a boy baby name. Ranked #32,663 in the US, popular nicknames include Col, Coy, and Colie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Colon is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-OHL-uhn.

Parents who love the name Colon often also consider Dove, Union, Craigory .

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Historical Record

Colon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 404 babies have been named Colon in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Colon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,663 for boy names in the US .

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#32,663
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#32,663
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Col Coy Colie

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Colon is also used as a girl name, ranked #38242.

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Dove Boy Old English Union Boy Latin unio (oneness) Craigory Boy Greek Ferry Boy Germanic/Dutch Ralf Boy Germanic tradition Lytle Boy Scottish English Ponce Boy Latin via Spanish

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"the little one"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colon

Is Colon a boy or girl name?
Colon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32663. As a girl name, it is ranked #38242. Colon is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Colon?
Colon is pronounced k-OHL-uhn.
How popular is the name Colon?
Colon is currently ranked #32663 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Colon?
Common nicknames for Colon include Col, Coy, and Colie.
Is Colon a common or rare name?
Colon is an uncommon name, ranked #32663 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Colon?
Colon pairs well with Dove, Union, Craigory, Ferry in style and sound.

About the Name Colon

Colon is a boy name .

Is Colon a boy or girl name? Colon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,663 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,242. Colon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Colon is currently ranked #32,663 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Colon include Col, Coy, and Colie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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