Callan vs Callum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British

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Callan Rank #242

Callum Rank #159

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or Callum more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and Callum mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Callan and Callum boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Callum is primarily a boy name.