Callum vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callum

Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British

✓ All Clear

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Callum Rank #159

Callan Rank #242

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

Is Callum or Callan more popular?

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

What do Callum and Callan mean?

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

Are Callum and Callan boy or girl names?

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