Callum vs Michael

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 #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Italian French Jewish Christian

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Callum Rank #159

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Callum or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Michael mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callum and Michael boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.