Arthur vs Callum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Callum Rank #159

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #159 for Callum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Callum ___

  • Callum James
  • Callum Alexander
  • Callum John
  • Callum William
  • Callum Robert
  • Callum Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Callum

Finn Rowan Isla Aoife Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Callum more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Callum mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Arthur and Callum boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Callum is primarily a boy name.

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