Callum: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Dove of peace, the Scottish form of Columba with gentle Celtic charm.
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #120
- Peak
- #310 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Callum Means
Callum is a boy name of Scottish Gaelic origin. Dove of peace, the Scottish form of Columba with gentle Celtic charm.
How Popular Callum Is
Callum currently ranks #120 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #310 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Callum
- Callum is one of the most popular names in Scotland.
- Saint Columba, whose name Callum derives from, spread Christianity in Scotland.
- The name has a soft, approachable sound.
Style
Names Like Callum
Other Scottish Gaelic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Callum
Scottish Gaelic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Callum.
Questions About Callum
What does Callum mean?
Callum is a boy name of Scottish Gaelic origin. Dove of peace, the Scottish form of Columba with gentle Celtic charm.
How popular is Callum?
Callum currently ranks #120 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #310 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Callum come from?
Callum comes from Scottish Gaelic roots. Callum is one of the most popular names in Scotland.
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