Kenneth vs Callum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British

✓ All Clear

Kenneth Rank #284

Callum Rank #159

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Callum more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Callum mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenneth and Callum boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Callum is primarily a boy name.