Ian vs Callum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British

✓ All Clear

Ian Rank #75

Callum Rank #159

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Ian or Callum more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Ian and Callum mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ian and Callum boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Callum is primarily a boy name.