Callum
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope
Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #118 in 2025 with 2,995 babies born.
History: Callum is the Scottish Gaelic form of Columba, from the Latin for dove. It shares its roots with Saint Columba, the Irish monk who founded the monastery on Iona and helped spread Christianity in Scotland. It is consistently one of the most popular names in Scotland.
Famous people named Callum: Callum Turner (actor), Callum Wilson (soccer player)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Callum? About 1 in 1,108 babies born in 2025 were named Callum, or roughly 8.2 per day in the United States.
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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?
Callum ranked #118 in 2025 — given to 2,995 babies that year.
When was Callum most popular?
Callum peaked in 2025 with 2,995 babies registered that year.
Is Callum a boy or girl name?
Callum is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Callums in registered births are male.
Is the name Callum rising or falling in popularity?
Callum has risen 218 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #336 in 2020 to #118 in 2025.
How long has Callum been recorded?
Callum appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1983 through 2025.