Colum is an Irish male given name, derived from the ancient Gaelic ' Колумб' meaning 'dove'. It is of Irish origin and was popularized by St. Columba (521-597 AD), also known as Colum Cille, who is revered as one of Ireland's patron saints. The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and was notably borne by several prominent figures in Irish history and literature.
The name Colum experienced varied popularity over time with peaks in the late 90s and early 2000s, and recent stability around 6 births per year.