Rory vs Callum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British

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Rory Rank #226

Callum Rank #159

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Callum more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Callum mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rory and Callum boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Callum is primarily a boy name.