Kalem vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalem

Boy #6,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic Calum from Latin Columba

Irish Scottish Contemporary English

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Girl #6,608 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew (via Samuel)

English American British Australian European

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Kalem Rank #6,625

Sam Rank #6,608

Sam is more popular, ranked #6608 vs #6625 for Kalem.

Is Kalem or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #6608 compared to Kalem at #6625 in the United States.

What do Kalem and Sam mean?

Kalem means "dove" (Scottish Gaelic Calum from Latin Columba origin). Sam means "God has heard" (Hebrew (via Samuel) origin).

Are Kalem and Sam boy or girl names?

Kalem is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a girl name.