Callum vs Jack

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

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Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
8,434
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jackie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Callum Rank #159
Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 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

Jack ___

  • Jack Henry
  • Jack Thomas
  • Jack William
  • Jack Oliver
  • Jack James
  • Jack Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Callum

Finn Rowan Isla Aoife Niamh

If you choose Jack

Charlie Lily Oliver Sophie Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callum or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Jack mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callum and Jack boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.

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