Callum
Meaning: Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope
Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Latin
Gender: Boy
Rank in Ireland: #92
Total births: 4,883
History: In the butter markets of Cork and the bacon factories of Limerick, Callum was a name borne by families who built Ireland's food industry from the ground up. It carries the entrepreneurial spirit of Irish producers whose butter, cheese, and meats gained reputations that stretched far beyond the island. The name tastes of quality, tradition, and the rich farmland that feeds the nation.
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| Current rank (2025) | #49 |
| Babies named Callum in 2025 | 107 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 4,883 |
| Peak year | 2006 (368 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #22 |
| Years in records | 1989–2025 (36 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 11 spots |
Frequently asked about Callum
What does the name Callum mean?
Callum means “Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope” from Scottish Gaelic/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Callum?
Callum has Scottish Gaelic/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope”.
How popular is Callum in Ireland?
Callum ranked #49 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 107 babies that year.
When was Callum most popular?
Callum peaked in 2006 with 368 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Callum a boy or girl name?
Callum is predominantly a boys' name in Ireland — over 90% of Callums in registered births are male.
Is the name Callum rising or falling in popularity?
Callum has fallen 11 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #38 in 2020 to #49 in 2025.
How long has Callum been recorded in Ireland?
Callum appears in birth records in Ireland across 36 years — from 1989 through 2025.