Colonel

Q: How popular is the name Colonel?

Colonel is ranked #23277 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-ERN-uhl ]

Boy Name #23,277 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Colonel is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ERN-uhl.

Parents who love the name Colonel often also consider Lovelace, Bufard, Tyria .

Popularity Over Time

#23,277

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,277
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Col Coy Colie Coloie

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Colonel Angel

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Colonel Andrew

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Colonel Charles

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Colonel Diego

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Colonel Jayden

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Colonel Damian

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Colonel Brooks

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Colonel Bennett

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Colonel Adriel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colonel

Is Colonel a boy or girl name?

Colonel is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Colonel?

Colonel is pronounced k-ERN-uhl.

How popular is the name Colonel?

Colonel is currently ranked #23277 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Colonel?

Common nicknames for Colonel include Col, Coy, Colie, and Coloie.

Is Colonel a common or rare name?

Colonel is an uncommon name, ranked #23277 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Colonel

Colonel is a boy name .

Colonel is currently ranked #23,277 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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