Callum vs Kenneth

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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Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Callum Rank #159
Kenneth Rank #284

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 vs #284 for Kenneth.

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

Kenneth ___

  • Kenneth James
  • Kenneth Robert
  • Kenneth William
  • Kenneth Allen
  • Kenneth Dale
  • Kenneth Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Callum

Finn Rowan Isla Aoife Niamh

If you choose Kenneth

Donald Gerald Patricia Barbara Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callum or Kenneth more popular?

Callum is more popular, ranked #159 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Callum and Kenneth mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Callum and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Callum is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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