Kalum vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalum

Boy #5,914 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Latin Columba

Scottish Irish English

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Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Kalum Rank #5,914

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5914 for Kalum.

Is Kalum or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Kalum at #5914 in the United States.

What do Kalum and Alaster mean?

Kalum means "dove" (Scottish Gaelic/Latin Columba origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kalum and Alaster boy or girl names?

Kalum is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.