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At a Glance: Name: Calloway – Origin: English/Irish (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KAL-oh-way
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
Phonetic: KAL-oh-way IPA: /ˈkæloʊweɪ/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.
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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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