Callum vs Emre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emre

Boy #3,735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, brother"

Origin: Old Turkic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,735
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callum Rank #159
Emre Rank #3,735

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #3735 for Emre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Callum ___

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

Emre ___

  • Emre Can
  • Emre Han
  • Emre Ali
  • Emre Kemal
  • Emre Yusuf
  • Emre Mert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Callum

Finn Rowan Isla Aoife Niamh

If you choose Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callum or Emre more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Emre at #3735 in the United States.

What do Callum and Emre mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin).

Are Callum and Emre boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Emre is primarily a boy name.

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