Callum vs Malachi

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 #149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"messenger of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Irish Christian

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Callum Rank #159

Malachi Rank #149

Malachi is more popular, ranked #149 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Callum or Malachi more popular?

Malachi is more popular, ranked #149 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Malachi mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callum and Malachi boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Malachi is primarily a boy name.