Colm vs Law

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Colm Rank #6,276
Law Rank #6,380

Colm is more popular, ranked #6276 vs #6380 for Law.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colm ___

  • Colm Patrick
  • Colm James
  • Colm Finn
  • Colm Brendan
  • Colm Sean
  • Colm Michael

Law ___

  • Law James
  • Law Henry
  • Law Edward
  • Law William
  • Law Thomas
  • Law Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colm or Law more popular?

Colm is more popular, ranked #6276 compared to Law at #6380 in the United States.

What do Colm and Law mean?

Colm means "dove" (Old Irish origin). Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin).

Are Colm and Law boy or girl names?

Colm is primarily a boy name. Law is primarily a boy name.

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