Callum vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Callum Rank #159

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Callum or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and John mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callum and John boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.