Calum vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calum

Boy #907 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Calum Rank #907

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #907 for Calum.

Is Calum or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Calum at #907 in the United States.

What do Calum and Alec mean?

Calum means "dove" (Latin origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Calum and Alec boy or girl names?

Calum is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.