Ryan vs Callum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish 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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Ryan Rank #87

Callum Rank #159

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #159 for Callum.

Is Ryan or Callum more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Callum mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Callum boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Callum is primarily a boy name.