Brendan vs Calum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,013
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren, Brenny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Brendan Rank #1,013
Calum Rank #907

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brendan ___

  • Brendan James
  • Brendan Patrick
  • Brendan Michael
  • Brendan Thomas
  • Brendan John
  • Brendan Paul

Calum ___

  • Calum James
  • Calum Ross
  • Calum Stuart
  • Calum Thomas
  • Calum Angus
  • Calum Fraser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brendan

Siobhan Declan Caitlin Connor Fiona

If you choose Calum

Ewan Fergus Isla Morag Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brendan or Calum more popular?

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Calum mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Calum means "dove" (Latin origin).

Are Brendan and Calum boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Calum is primarily a boy name.

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