Dove
Derived from the Late Latin name Columbus, representing the bird that symbolizes peace. It was historically popular among early Christians as the dove represented the Holy Spirit. In a US context, it is most famously associated with the maritime explorer Christopher Columbus.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Columbus in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Italian explorer and navigator
American actor and choreographer
US Secretary of the Interior under Ulysses S. Grant
