Coleman

Meaning dove, peaceful
Origin Gaelic, Irish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 2
Syllabification Cole-man

About Coleman

Choosing a name means investing in your child's future identity. Coleman delivers reliability, strength, and classic American appeal wrapped in two solid syllables. This name suggests steadiness and dependability—qualities that never go out of style regardless of changing trends. It carries a certain gravitas that helps establish credibility in academic and professional spheres, yet remains friendly enough for everyday interactions. Coleman adapts seamlessly from childhood through adulthood, sounding equally appropriate on a kindergartener's cubby and a business card. The name implies integrity and trustworthiness, characteristics that open doors throughout life. It pairs exceptionally well with virtually any middle name or surname combination, demonstrating remarkable versatility. Parents seeking a name that projects competence without pretension will find Coleman delivers exactly that balance. Consider how this name will serve your son in job interviews, on college applications, and in building relationships—it provides a foundation of respectability that supports rather than defines him.

Variations of Name Coleman

Colman
Colmán
Colmane

Nicknames for Coleman

Cole
Col
Man
Coley
Coleman

Famous People Named Coleman

Coleman HawkinsAmerican jazz saxophonist
Coleman BarksAmerican poet and translator
Coleman YoungAmerican politician and the first African-American mayor of Detroit
Coleman ScottAmerican Olympic wrestler
Coleman DomingoAmerican actor and playwright
Coleman WallaceBritish former racing driver
Coleman MedalloFilipino actor
Coleman BellCanadian former professional ice hockey player
Coleman C. BellAmerican artist and educator
Coleman FrancisAmerican film director
Coleman LaffoonAmerican actor and comedian
Coleman SilkAmerican novelist and professor
Coleman DowellAmerican author
Coleman McElroyAmerican football player
Coleman MitchellIrish cricketer
Coleman JacobyAmerican basketball player
Coleman F. JordanAmerican judge
Coleman J. MazeracCanadian politician

Characters Named Coleman

Coleman SlawskiA character from the TV show "Chuck"
Coleman CarlisleA character from the novel "The Bonfire of the Vanities" by Tom Wolfe
Coleman ConnorA character from the TV show "CSI - NY"
Coleman SweeneyA character from the TV show "My Name Is Earl"
Coleman KellerA character from the movie "The Lucky One"
Coleman CaineA character from the movie "Batman Begins"
Coleman HoltA character from the TV show "Quantico"
Coleman HunterA character from the TV show "Veronica Mars"
Coleman JohnsonA character from the TV show "The Wire"
Coleman FinchA character from the TV show "How to Get Away with Murder"
Coleman "Coley" LockeA character from the movie "The Parent Trap"
Coleman ReeseA character from the TV show "Gotham"
Coleman SilkA character from the movie "The Human Stain"
Coleman EttingsA character from the movie "Jewel Robbery"
Coleman Zeke HawkinsA character from the TV show "The Night Shift"