Callum vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Callum Rank #159

Colin Rank #335

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Callum or Colin more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Callum and Colin mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Callum and Colin boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.