Ayden vs Callum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#213
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ay, Den

Playground Safety Score

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Callum

Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#159
Total SSA Count
2,258
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Cally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ayden Rank #213
Callum Rank #159

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #213 for Ayden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayden ___

  • Ayden James
  • Ayden Lee
  • Ayden Cole
  • Ayden Michael
  • Ayden Thomas
  • Ayden Blake

Callum ___

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

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If you choose Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayden or Callum more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Callum mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ayden and Callum boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Callum is primarily a boy name.

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