Callum vs Carter

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 #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Callum Rank #159

Carter Rank #45

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Callum or Carter more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Carter mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin).

Are Callum and Carter boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Carter is primarily a boy name.