Callum
Callum: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Callum
- A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
Etymology
Scottish surname, shortened from McCallum; also a variant of Calum.
How popular is Callum?
Since 1880, 38 girls and 16,051 boys in the U.S. have been named Callum (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9100 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #118 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #118 for boys, with 3,003 babies given the name.
Names similar to Callum
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Sibling name ideas for Callum
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Callum FAQ
What does the name Callum mean?
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic. Scottish surname, shortened from McCallum; also a variant of Calum.
What is the origin of the name Callum?
Callum is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Callum?
Since 1880, 38 girls and 16,051 boys in the U.S. have been named Callum (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9100 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #118 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #118 for boys, with 3,003 babies given the name.
Is Callum a boy or girl name?
Callum is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 38 girls and 16,051 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.