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Columbo Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkuh-LUM-boh / kəˈlʌm.boʊ

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: dove; Spanish: a variant of Columba meaning dove

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Columbo is derived from the Latin word 'columba,' meaning dove. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italian and Spanish contexts. The name is often associated with peace and gentleness due to its meaning. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly through the fictional detective character created by Richard Levinson and William Link.

Trend Summary

The name Columbo has seen limited use in the United States, primarily associated with the character from the television series.

Similar Names

ColinClementCyrusCalebCarmineCruzCato

Variants

  • Columba
  • Columb

International Variants

  • Columba (Latin)
  • Colombe (French)

Famous people named Columbo

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Fictional characters named Columbo

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Columbo was first seen in the United States in 1916. Columbo has ranked as high as #835 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Columbo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Columbo

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19165