Callum vs Graham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#129
Total SSA Count
2,789
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Callum Rank #159
Graham Rank #129

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 vs #159 for Callum.

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

Graham ___

  • Graham James
  • Graham William
  • Graham Henry
  • Graham Thomas
  • Graham Reid
  • Graham Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Callum

Finn Rowan Isla Aoife Niamh

If you choose Graham

Elliot Nora Fiona Duncan Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callum or Graham more popular?

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Graham mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Callum and Graham boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Graham is primarily a boy name.

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