Callum vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callum

Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Callum Rank #159

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Callum or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Beau mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Callum and Beau boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.