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David vs Callum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Callum

Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#159
Total SSA Count
2,258
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Callum Rank #159

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #159 for Callum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Callum more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do David and Callum mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are David and Callum boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Callum is primarily a boy name.

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