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Callum

Callum is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “dove.” In 2024 it was given to 2,258 boys in the United States.

Callum at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“dove”
Also spelled
Gaelic

About the name Callum

Callum belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “dove” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Gaelic.

In the United States, Callum first appears in Social Security records in 1983. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #159 in 2024, and in 2024 2,258 babies received the name — 13,046 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Callum in US records

First recorded (US)
1983
Best US rank
#159 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Callum in 2024
2,258
Total since 1880
13,046

Spellings & short forms

Gaelic

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Callum mean?

Callum means “dove” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Callum a boy or girl name?

Callum is a boy name. In 2024, 2,258 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Callum?

Callum comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Gaelic.

How popular is the name Callum?

Callum first appears in US records in 1983. Its best-ever ranking was #159 in 2024, and 2,258 babies were given the name in 2024.

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