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Coleman

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
Charcoal burner, dark-skinned
Pronunciation
KOL-mun
Origin
English

From English occupational surname, from Old English 'col' (coal) and 'mann' (man).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • ColmanIrish / English

    Irish-rooted form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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