Calum vs Conor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calum

Boy #907 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#907
Total SSA Count
257
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal

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Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calum Rank #907
Conor Rank #709

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #907 for Calum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calum ___

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

Conor ___

  • Conor James
  • Conor Patrick
  • Conor Michael
  • Conor Sean
  • Conor Finn
  • Conor Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calum

Ewan Fergus Isla Morag Fiona

If you choose Conor

Declan Ronan Aoife Saoirse Fionn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calum or Conor more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Calum at #907 in the United States.

What do Calum and Conor mean?

Calum means "dove" (Latin origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Calum and Conor boy or girl names?

Calum is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.

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