Callum

At a Glance

Meaning

Dove (via the name Calum, ultimately Latin columba)

Origin

Scottish Gaelic

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

KAL-umListen

Callum is a Scottish Gaelic name, pronounced KAL-um (IPA /ˈkæləm/), that traces back through Calum to the Latin columba — meaning 'dove.' You might come across a claim that it means 'brave warrior,' but that's not supported; the name's documented root is Calum/Columba. If a clear, sourced meaning and Scottish Gaelic origin matter to you, Callum checks both boxes.

Meaning & Origin of Callum

Meaning: Dove (via the name Calum, ultimately Latin columba).

Origin: Scottish Gaelic.

A common claim: Callum is sometimes said to mean 'brave warrior.' Actually: That's not supported and looks like a mix-up with a different name; Callum actually traces through Calum/Columba, meaning 'dove.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Callum

Popularity of Callum

Callum sat at #159 on the Social Security list in 2024, with 2,258 babies given the name that year — its highest rank in Social Security data spanning 1983 to 2024.

Names Like Callum

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

• Calum
• Arran
• Brodie
• Bryce
• Duncan
• Fraser

FAQ

What does the name Callum mean?

Dove (via the name Calum, ultimately Latin columba). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Callum?

Callum is pronounced KAL-um (IPA: /ˈkæləm/).

Is Callum a popular name right now?

Callum is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #159 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1983–2024.)

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