Callum vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Callum Rank #159

Riley Rank #229

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Callum or Riley more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Callum and Riley mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Callum and Riley boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.