Callum vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callum

Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Callum Rank #159

Alan Rank #167

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Callum or Alan more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Callum and Alan mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Callum and Alan boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.