Colin vs Callum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British

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Colin Rank #335

Callum Rank #159

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Callum more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Callum mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Colin and Callum boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Callum is primarily a boy name.