Callum vs Alexander

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 #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Callum Rank #159

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Callum or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Alexander mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Callum and Alexander boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.