Calloway

At a Glance

Origin

English/Irish (surname)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

KAL-oh-wayListen

Calloway is a surname name with English/Irish roots, pronounced KAL-oh-way. You may see it described online as meaning 'pebbly place,' but that claim isn't confirmed — sources disagree with each other, and neither that nor an alternate 'hollow of the willow trees' story holds up against Wiktionary's minimal entry. It's a gender-neutral pick with a bohemian, exploratory, nature-leaning feel.

Meaning & Origin of Calloway

Origin: English/Irish (surname).

A common claim: Pebbly place Actually: 'Pebbly place' and 'hollow of the willow trees' are both repeated across baby-name lists, but neither is confirmed by Wiktionary's minimal entry for Calloway.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Calloway

Popularity of Calloway

Calloway ranked #1849 in the SSA's 2024 data, given to 87 babies that year — its highest rank on record in the SSA's data going back to 1912.

Names Like Calloway

These names share Calloway’s style, era or origin.

• Daley
• Murphy
• Ainsley
• Clodagh
• Enya
• Fiadh

FAQ

What does the name Calloway mean?

Pebbly place ‘Pebbly place’ and ‘hollow of the willow trees’ are both repeated across baby-name lists, but neither is confirmed by Wiktionary’s minimal entry for Calloway.

How do you pronounce Calloway?

Calloway is pronounced KAL-oh-way (IPA: /ˈkæloʊweɪ/).

Is Calloway a popular name right now?

Calloway is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1849 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)

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