Callum vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Callum Rank #159

Kenneth Rank #284

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Callum or Kenneth more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Callum and Kenneth mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Callum and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.