Callum

Callum is a Scottish boy's name. Scottish form of Columba, meaning "dove". Represents peace and gentleness.

How popular is Callum in the United States?

In 2024, 2,258 boys in the United States were named Callum, making it the 159th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 732nd a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Callum go back to 1983, and 13,076 babies have been given the name since.

What Callum means and where it comes from

Scottish form of Columba, meaning "dove". Represents peace and gentleness.

Callum is of Scottish origin, described as celtic and modern in style.

Is Callum a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Callum went to 5 girls and 2,258 boys — over 99% boys.

In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

Shorter names that share the opening of Callum

  • Cali
  • Cal

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Callum

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Callum mean?

Scottish form of Columba, meaning "dove". Represents peace and gentleness.

Where does the name Callum come from?

Callum is of Scottish origin, and is usually described as celtic and modern in style.

How popular is Callum in the United States?

In 2024, 2,258 boys in the United States were named Callum, making it the 159th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Callum a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Callum went to 5 girls and 2,258 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

What are the short forms of Callum?

Cali, Cal are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Callum.

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