Callum: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAL-um · 2 syllables
Callum means “dove”, from Scottish.
Scottish surname, shortened from McCallum; also a variant of Calum.
- Meaning
- dove
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- KAL-um
- US rank (2025)
- #118
- US babies a year
- about 1,925 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Callum?
Callum was the #118 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,003 babies. It’s rising: up 537% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #118 |
| England & Wales | #161 |
| Scotland | #40 |
| Northern Ireland | #59 |
| Ireland | #51 |
| Canada | #157 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Callum?
Half of US adults named Callum are older than 23; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Callum
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Callum have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Callum
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Callum
What does the name Callum mean?
Callum means “dove”. It comes from Scottish.
How do you pronounce Callum?
Callum is pronounced KAL-um.
How popular is the name Callum?
Callum was the #118 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,003 babies. It’s rising: up 537% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Callum?
Half of US adults named Callum are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 34.