Callum vs Carson

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 #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Callum Rank #159

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Callum or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Carson mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Callum and Carson boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.