Callum vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callum

Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Callum Rank #159

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Callum or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and David mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Callum and David boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.