Callum vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callum

Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British

✓ All Clear

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

✓ All Clear

Callum Rank #159

Malcolm Rank #314

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Callum or Malcolm more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Callum and Malcolm mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Callum and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.