Callum vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Callum Rank #159

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Callum or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and River mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Callum and River boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.