Colonel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Colonel Name at a Glance

Name	Colonel
Meaning	Military rank.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Colonel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Colonel means “Military rank”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Colonel Name Origin

Our database records Colonel under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Colonel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Colonel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Colonel

When considering Colonel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.