Callum

Rank 249th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Callum was 249th most popular baby name for boys and 468th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,415 babies were named Callum in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,375 babies in the United States were named Callum. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Callum is around 7 to 9 years old.

The name "Callum" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Callum is Cal.

Callum Meaning & Origin

Callum is a Scottish name that means "dove", symbolizing peace and harmony.

The name Callum is described as charming, adventurous and loyal.

Pronunciation

Callum is pronounced cal-lum in English. The name Callum has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Callum

  • Scottish actor Callum Keith Rennie has played a range of complex characters in well-known TV shows, such as Leoben Conoy in Battlestar Galactica and Ray Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey.

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Geography

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