Callum vs Rowan

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 #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Callum Rank #159

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Callum or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Rowan mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Callum and Rowan boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.